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Dighton High

Q: Is Dighton High a good school?

Dighton High ranks 78 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 77% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Dighton High is a public high school located in Dighton, Kansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Dighton District, which is ranked 25th out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dighton High has consistently outperformed the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels. In the most recent school year (2024-2025), the school's ELA proficiency rate for 10th grade was 58.32%, compared to the state average of 37.93%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 42.54%, compared to the state average of 38.73%. Dighton High has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 100% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

Compared to the nearby Healy High, which is significantly smaller (12 students) and has a much higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (75%), Dighton High stands out as a high-performing institution with strong academic achievement and student outcomes. While Dighton High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, its consistent excellence and relative strength compared to nearby schools make it a standout institution in the region.

Students ?

7.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,416

Per pupil spending ?

43%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 S Wichita
Dighton, KS 67839

(620) 397-5333

District: Dighton

Feeder schools for Dighton High:

Elementary:

Dighton Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

8.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (51% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Kansas high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg53%

Kansas avg42%

Middle school

61^st of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

78^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 26 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Kansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 264Dighton among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	61 of 363	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.5	63 of 362	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	52.2	133 of 362	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.1	101 of 368	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	56 of 367	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	44.2	196 of 368	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.0	66 of 350	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	56.8	118 of 358	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.1	89 of 343	74.1%	★★★★☆
2015	61.3	112 of 368	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	75.7	52 of 355	85.4%	★★★★☆
2012	83.1	1 of 342	99.7%	★★★★★
2011	83.7	8 of 320	97.5%	★★★★★
2010	85.5	4 of 316	98.7%	★★★★★
2009	77.3	29 of 307	90.6%	★★★★★
2008	61.8	111 of 296	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	76.6	34 of 286	88.1%	★★★★☆
2006	64.5	86 of 277	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2022	81.9	15 of 270	94.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	67.5	86 of 349	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	40.9	193 of 349	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.9	132 of 349	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.5	56 of 349	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	65 of 333	80.5%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	70.1	78 of 332	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.0	77 of 318	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.8	29 of 327	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	60.1	109 of 324	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.1	185 of 320	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.1	202 of 325	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	73.3	59 of 314	81.2%	★★★★☆
2017	36.4	197 of 316	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	19.8	260 of 313	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	52.3	160 of 326	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	81.6	23 of 323	92.9%	★★★★★
2012	82.7	4 of 317	98.7%	★★★★★
2011	46.3	192 of 298	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.9	123 of 302	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.1	69 of 291	76.3%	★★★★☆
2008	67.5	92 of 267	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	48.0	154 of 280	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.8	142 of 262	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	63.4	98 of 306	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.1	107 of 295	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	84.1	29 of 309	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	50.9	138 of 307	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.2	212 of 302	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.1	185 of 306	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)94th percentile+22 vs school

White (2025)75th percentile-8 vs school

High school

White (2025)68th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science56%+15 vs state

English Language Arts53%+9 vs state

Mathematics43%+4 vs state

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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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th 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
Dighton High	Public	7-12	200 S Wichita	Dighton	67839	Lane County	Dighton	No	No	No	No	(620) 397-5333	86	11	7.5	43.0%	79 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.1	78^th of 332 public high schools	76.5%		68	77^th of 318 public high schools	75.8%	1	47.4	56.3	58.3	53.2	47.4	43.8	33.3	42.5	56.3	56.3	$19,416	$190	$19,226
Healy High	Public	9-12	5006 North Dodge Rd	Healy	67850	Lane County	Healy Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 398-2248	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											$40,655	$11,782	$28,873

Frequently Asked Questions about Dighton High

How many students attend Dighton High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Dighton High.

What is the racial makeup of Dighton High?

Students at Dighton High are 92% White, 8% Hispanic.

What district is Dighton High in?

Dighton

What schools feed into Dighton High?

Dighton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dighton Elementary

Is Dighton High a good school?

Dighton High ranks 78^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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