Wallace County Schools School District
School District · Sharon Springs, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Wallace County Schools with test data.
Schools in Wallace County Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
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%
Resources
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.
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Compare Wallace County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
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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