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#560 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 43% in state
Republic County Jr./sr. High School
High School · Republic County · Belleville, KS
A high school in Belleville, KS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 469, Belleville, KS 66935
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Republic County Jr./sr. High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Republic County Jr./sr. High School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,412/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belleville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,591
Median home value
$84,000
Median rent
$613/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Republic County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Republic County Jr./sr. High School is listed in Republic County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Republic County Jr./sr. High School
Republic County Jr./sr. High School is a public high school in Belleville, KS, part of Republic County, serving approximately 253 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 1,294 schools in KS.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Republic County Jr./sr. High School
What grades does Republic County Jr./sr. High School serve?
Republic County Jr./sr. High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Republic County Jr./sr. High School?
Republic County Jr./sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Republic County Jr./sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Republic County Jr./sr. High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Republic County Jr./sr. High School rank in KS?
Republic County Jr./sr. High School ranks #560 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Republic County Jr./sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Republic County Jr./sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Republic County Jr./sr. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Republic County Jr./sr. High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Republic County Jr./sr. High School a charter school?
No, Republic County Jr./sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Republic County Jr./sr. High School a Title I school?
No, Republic County Jr./sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Republic County Jr./sr. High School?
53.4% of students at Republic County Jr./sr. High School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Republic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (785) 527-2281
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 66935)
- 2,415
- Area median age
- 48.8
Official sources & links
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 66935; 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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