For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 455 students in Smith Center, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Smith Center, KS are Smith Center Elementary School and Smith Center Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith Center, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Smith Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Smith Center, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Grades: 7-12
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smith Center, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Smith Center, KS include Smith Center Elementary School and Smith Center Jr Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Smith Center?
2 public schools are located in Smith Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Center?
Smith Center public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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