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8.7 avg / 10

Wallace County Schools School District

School District · Sharon Springs, Kansas

Students: 172
Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

8.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,742

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.6:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#1 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.3

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,742

+$4,488 vs Kansas median

District size

172 students

Smaller than Kansas median

About Wallace County Schools

Wallace County Schools is a Sharon Springs, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 172 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. The district invests $19,742 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.7/10, Wallace County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sharon Springs Elem, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Wallace County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Wallace County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.0%
School
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ELA Proficiency 43.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Wallace County Schools with test data.

Schools in Wallace County Schools

2 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Sharon Springs
Total Enrollment
172
Teachers (FTE)
20
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wallace County Schools?

Wallace County Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Wallace County Schools?

The average composite rating for Wallace County Schools is 8.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wallace County Schools?

Wallace County Schools spends $19,742 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wallace County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wallace County Schools is 8.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wallace County Schools?

Sharon Springs Elem is the highest-rated school in Wallace County Schools with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What are the test scores in Wallace County Schools?

Across schools in Wallace County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.7/10
Math Proficiency
36.0%
ELA Proficiency
43.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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