Smith Center

The schools in Smith Center, Kansas consist of Smith Center Elementary and Smith Center Junior Senior High, serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals that Smith Center Junior Senior High is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Kansas and earning high ratings from SchoolDigger. Meanwhile, Smith Center Elementary also demonstrates solid academic achievement, outperforming the state average in several key test score metrics.

Academically, Smith Center Junior Senior High stands out, ranking 57th out of 318 Kansas high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating. In the previous year, the school was ranked 11th out of 327 high schools and received a 5-star rating. Both schools demonstrate strong performance in English Language Arts and Science, with Smith Center Elementary particularly excelling in 6th grade English Language Arts.

While the schools face some socioeconomic challenges, with free/reduced lunch rates around 50%, the district appears to allocate resources evenly, with similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios at both the elementary and high school levels. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in Smith Center are providing a quality education and supporting student learning effectively, with the junior-senior high school standing out as a top performer in the state.