Best Public Schools in Halstead, KS

Summary:

The city of Halstead, Kansas is home to two schools: Halstead Middle School and Halstead High. These schools serve students from grades 6-8 and 9-12, respectively, within the Halstead school district.

Of the two schools, Halstead High appears to be the standout, ranking 75th out of 332 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2024-2025 school year. The school has a strong 89.5% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average on key test score metrics, including 46.29% proficiency in English Language Arts and 43.63% proficiency in Mathematics for 10th grade students. In contrast, Halstead Middle School has a more average performance, ranking 142nd out of 363 Kansas middle schools with a 3-star rating, though its test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages.

Both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating that the Halstead community faces some socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, Halstead Middle School has a concerning 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area the school may need to address to improve student learning and outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)							KAP Mathematics (2025)							KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Halstead Middle School	Public	4-8	221 West 6th Street	Halstead	67056	Harvey County	Halstead	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 835-2694	346	26	13.5	45.4%	282 (81.5%)	5 (1.4%)	39 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	55.7	142^nd of 363 public middle schools	60.9%		49.8	151^st of 362 public middle schools	58.3%	9	50.9	60.8	40.3	42.6	38.6		46.4	43.6	54.0	46.0	37.3	45.4		44.8	60.0	45.5	53.2	$12,099	$956	$11,142
Halstead High	Public	9-12	521 West 6th Street	Halstead	67056	Harvey County	Halstead	No	No	No	No	(316) 835-2682	240	22	10.7	39.2%	200 (83.3%)	3 (1.3%)	30 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	71.7	75^th of 332 public high schools	77.4%		57.1	116^th of 318 public high schools	63.5%	41						46.3	46.3						43.6	43.6				$15,320	$823	$14,496

Cities Near Halstead

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sedgwick	7.22 mi	2	121^st
Bentley	7.85 mi	1
Newton	8.56 mi	8	320^th
Burrton	8.94 mi	2	333^rd
Hesston	10.54 mi	3	20^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.