Best Public Schools in Greensburg, KS

Summary:

The city of Greensburg, Kansas is home to two schools - Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High and Kiowa County High School, both part of the Kiowa County school district. While Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High is a standout performer, ranking in the top 20% of Kansas elementary schools, Kiowa County High School is an underperformer, ranking in the bottom 25% of Kansas high schools.

Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High excels academically, with test scores exceeding the county and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, 52.66% of its students were proficient or better in math, compared to 46.05% in Kiowa County and 31.6% statewide. The school also maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8, which is favorable for providing individualized attention. In contrast, Kiowa County High School lags behind, with only 15% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 4.76% in math.

The significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary/junior high (50.85%) and high school (30.65%) is noteworthy and could indicate socioeconomic factors impacting student performance at the high school level. Additionally, the high spending per student at Kiowa County High School ($18,740) compared to the elementary/junior high ($12,870) is surprising, given the high school's poor performance, suggesting the high school may not be utilizing its resources effectively.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)								KAP Mathematics (2024)								KAP Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High	Public	PK, KG-8	730 S. Main	Greensburg	67054	Kiowa County	Kiowa County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 723-2332	236	15	15.8	50.8%	196 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.9%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.5%)	72.7	135^th of 653 public elementary schools	79.3%		66.7	181^st of 660 public elementary schools	72.6%	46	40.0	54.5	50.0	47.4	36.0	40.0		44.2	61.5	54.5	38.9	45.0	56.0	55.0		52.7	55.6	35.0		44.7	$12,870	$1,266	$11,605
Kiowa County High School	Public	9-12	720 S. Main	Greensburg	67054	Kiowa County	Kiowa County	No	No	No	No	(620) 723-2164	62	12	5.3	30.6%	56 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.5%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	29.3	246^th of 318 public high schools	22.6%		61.5	109^th of 327 public high schools	66.7%	137							15.0	15.0							4.8	4.8			33.3	33.3	$18,740	$888	$17,852

Cities Near Greensburg

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Haviland	10.12 mi	1
Bucklin	19.01 mi	2	288^th
Coldwater	22.81 mi	1	58^th
Kinsley	22.81 mi	1	292^nd
Lewis	23.01 mi	1	324^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.