Very Good
#288 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 22% in state
Smith Center JR SR High
High School · Smith Center · Smith Center, KS
A high school in Smith Center, KS where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Roger Barta Way, Smith Center, KS 66967
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Smith Center JR SR High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith Center JR SR 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,156
Median home value
$107,200
Median rent
$646/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66967; 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.
Smith Center
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Center JR SR High is listed in Smith Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Center JR SR High
Smith Center JR SR High is a public high school in Smith Center, KS, part of Smith Center, serving approximately 200 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Center JR SR High
What grades does Smith Center JR SR High serve?
Smith Center JR SR High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Smith Center JR SR High?
Smith Center JR SR High has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Center JR SR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Center JR SR High is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Center JR SR High rank in KS?
Smith Center JR SR High ranks #288 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Smith Center JR SR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Center JR SR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Smith Center JR SR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Center JR SR High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smith Center JR SR High a charter school?
No, Smith Center JR SR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Center JR SR High a Title I school?
No, Smith Center JR SR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Center JR SR High?
49.0% of students at Smith Center JR SR 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (785) 282-6609
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 66967)
- 2,003
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 66967; 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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