Wallace County Schools

Summary:

The Wallace County Schools district in Kansas consists of two schools: Sharon Springs Elementary and Wallace County High. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is known for its strong academic performance, particularly at the high school level.

Wallace County High stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state. The school has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years and was ranked 2nd out of 332 Kansas high schools in the 2024-2025 school year. This impressive performance is reflected in the school's high proficiency rates, with 80% of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While Sharon Springs Elementary also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in core subjects, the school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the high school. This may indicate the need for additional support and resources to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students and ensure their continued academic success. Both schools in the district benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, which can contribute to more personalized learning environments.

District Detail

521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758

(785) 728-4577

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 154

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sharon Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	521 N. Main	Sharon Springs	67758	Wallace County	Wallace County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 728-4573	108	10	10.4	39.8%	96 (88.9%)	2 (1.9%)	7 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	70.6	164^th of 656 public elementary schools	75.0%		75.4	122^nd of 653 public elementary schools	81.3%	42	70.0	50.0	60.0	36.4		58.6	50.0	41.7	60.0	36.4		44.8	72.7	58.8	$19,116	$1,980	$17,136
Wallace County High	Public	9-12	521 N. Main	Sharon Springs	67758	Wallace County	Wallace County Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 728-4571	46	6	7.5	41.3%	35 (76.1%)	2 (4.3%)	6 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	99.7	2^nd of 332 public high schools	99.4%		92.6	12^th of 318 public high schools	96.2%	10					80.0	80.0					80.0	80.0			$19,109	$1,980	$17,129

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Weskan	11.68 mi	2
Triplains	29.48 mi	2
Greeley County Schools	29.56 mi	2	237^th
Goodland	30.87 mi	6
Leoti	35.52 mi	2	125^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.