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#516 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 40% in state

Golden Plains High

High School · Golden Plains · Rexford, KS

A high school in Rexford, KS where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

335 School Street, Rexford, KS 67753

  • Math 31% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.8% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
District spending per student$21,755
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

Students at Golden Plains High score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Golden Plains High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average278/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,438

Median home value

$124,000

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Golden Plains

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$21,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Golden Plains High is listed in Golden Plains; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Golden Plains High

Golden Plains High is a public high school in Rexford, KS, part of Golden Plains, serving approximately 46 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Golden Plains High

What grades does Golden Plains High serve?

Golden Plains High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Golden Plains High?

Golden Plains High has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Plains High?

The student-teacher ratio at Golden Plains High is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Golden Plains High rank in KS?

Golden Plains High ranks #516 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Golden Plains High's MySchoolScout rating?

Golden Plains High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Golden Plains High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Plains High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Golden Plains High a charter school?

No, Golden Plains High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Golden Plains High a Title I school?

No, Golden Plains High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Plains High?

78.3% of students at Golden Plains High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Thomas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 67753)
422
Area median age
36.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67753; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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