Wamego School District
School District · Wamego, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Wamego?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wamego as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Elem
Wamego · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wamego Middle School
Wamego · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wamego High
Wamego · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#95 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,528
+$274 vs Kansas median
District size
1,659 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Wamego ranks #95 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Wamego's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Elem (8.7/10), Wamego Middle School (7.6/10), and Wamego High (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wamego
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elem | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Wamego Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Wamego High | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wamego
Wamego is a Wamego, Kansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,659 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $15,528 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Wamego is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Elem, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Wamego students show an average math proficiency of 49.3% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wamego, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wamego with test data.
Schools in Wamego
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Wamego
- Total Enrollment
- 1,659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wamego?
Wamego has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wamego?
The average composite rating for Wamego is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wamego?
Wamego spends $15,528 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wamego?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wamego is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wamego?
West Elem is the highest-rated school in Wamego with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Wamego?
Across schools in Wamego with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wamego compare to other districts in Kansas?
Wamego has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.8%
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Compare Wamego with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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