Best Public Schools in Sterling, KS

The city of Sterling, Kansas is home to two schools - Sterling Grade School, an elementary school, and Sterling Junior High/Senior High, a combined junior high and high school. Based on the data provided, Sterling Grade School stands out as a high-performing institution, while Sterling Junior High/Senior High has more average academic outcomes.

Sterling Grade School is ranked 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and ranks 25th out of 656 elementary schools in Kansas. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 68.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82.77% proficient or better in Mathematics - significantly above the state averages. In contrast, Sterling Junior High/Senior High has a 3 out of 5 star rating and ranks 112th out of 332 Kansas high schools, with more mixed test scores that fall below the state averages.

Both schools in the Sterling district have a 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state would like to see. Additionally, the schools serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates around 40%. While Sterling Grade School spends $9,166 per student, Sterling Junior High/Senior High spends significantly more at $14,652 per student, suggesting the district may need to examine how resources are allocated to better support student achievement at the secondary level.