Serving 91 students in grades 7-12, Dighton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dighton High School's student population of 91 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dighton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dighton High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dighton High School's ranking?
Dighton High School is ranked #687 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dighton High School?
The graduation rate of Dighton High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dighton High School?
91 students attend Dighton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dighton High School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dighton High School?
Dighton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dighton High School offer ?
Dighton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dighton High School part of?
Dighton High School is part of Dighton School District.
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