Summary:
The Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district is home to two standout schools: Hillsboro Middle/High School and Hillsboro Elementary. Both schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with Hillsboro Middle/High School placing in the top 20% of Kansas high schools and Hillsboro Elementary in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools.
Hillsboro Middle/High School stands out with its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance, exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. The school also boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Hillsboro Elementary also impresses with its 4-star rating and exceptional Mathematics proficiency, reaching 68.28% in 3rd grade and 51.84% across all grades.
While Hillsboro Elementary has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 48.56%, compared to 36.39% at Hillsboro Middle/High School, both schools demonstrate a commitment to providing a high-quality education. The higher spending per student at Hillsboro Middle/High School, $14,134 compared to $10,079 at Hillsboro Elementary, may indicate a focus on resource allocation for the secondary school level. Overall, the Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district appears to be a high-performing district, with both of its schools ranking among the best in the state.
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