Sterling

The schools in Sterling, Kansas consist of one elementary school, Sterling Grade School, and one combined junior high and high school, Sterling Junior High/Senior High. Based on the available data, Sterling Grade School stands out as an exceptional performer, while the junior/senior high school has more average results.

Sterling Grade School is ranked 13th out of 653 elementary schools in Kansas and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. Its test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 80% of students proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 31.6%. In contrast, Sterling Junior High/Senior High has a more average performance, ranking 130th out of 318 high schools in Kansas with a 3-star rating, and its test scores are closer to or below the state averages.

The data also reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Sterling Grade School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 46.15% compared to 38.79% at the junior/senior high, which may suggest the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population. Additionally, the junior/senior high school has a higher spending per student of $14,652, compared to $9,166 at the elementary school, which could indicate differences in resource allocation or priorities between the two institutions.