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Hill City Junior-Senior High

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Hill City Junior-Senior High ranks 203 rd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

203^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 39% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Hill City Junior-Senior High is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Hill City, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school is part of the Graham County School District, which is ranked 161 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hill City Junior-Senior High has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 134 to 267 out of Kansas high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 1 to 3 stars. Compared to the nearby Palco High School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Kansas high schools and maintained a 1-star rating, Hill City Junior-Senior High appears to perform better overall. Interestingly, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have performed exceptionally well, ranking as high as 12 out of 249 Kansas high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

However, the school has struggled with academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science generally lagging behind the state and county averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 13.03% to 46.66% across different grade levels and subject areas, compared to the state averages of 33.59% to 44.47%. Additionally, Hill City Junior-Senior High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.4% to 24.7% in recent years, which may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.

171

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,720

Per pupil spending ?

45%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Ringneck Drive
Hill City, KS 67642

(785) 421-2117

District: Graham County

Feeder schools for Hill City Junior-Senior High:

Elementary:

Hill City Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (30% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 16 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg42%

Kansas avg42%

Middle school

252^nd of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

203^rd of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

161^st of 264Graham County 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	33.3	252 of 363	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.7	273 of 362	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.8	264 of 362	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.8	236 of 368	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.2	179 of 367	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	13.8	338 of 368	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.1	311 of 350	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.9	250 of 358	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.5	244 of 343	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	40.5	233 of 368	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.1	233 of 355	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	69.7	85 of 342	75.1%	★★★★☆
2011	75.5	39 of 320	87.8%	★★★★☆
2010	71.1	66 of 316	79.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	51.7	125 of 313	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	14.4	269 of 294	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	19.1	242 of 275	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	95 of 285	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.0	221 of 296	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.1	151 of 300	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.4	118 of 270	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.3	36 of 275	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	33.6	192 of 270	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.9	204 of 255	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	49.0	140 of 308	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	18.4	263 of 301	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.4	241 of 280	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	22.7	295 of 349	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.9	290 of 347	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.0	306 of 349	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.0	234 of 349	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.2	188 of 349	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	8.3	339 of 344	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.2	307 of 333	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	40.5	203 of 332	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.3	134 of 318	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.0	196 of 327	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.8	256 of 324	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.8	267 of 320	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.0	190 of 325	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	171 of 314	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.2	134 of 316	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	34.5	209 of 313	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.9	186 of 326	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.3	217 of 323	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	34.8	267 of 317	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	52.8	164 of 298	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	29.3	198 of 250	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.7	179 of 249	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	75.4	49 of 246	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.9	12 of 249	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	33.7	167 of 223	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.4	159 of 213	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	67.6	52 of 229	77.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	24.1	218 of 258	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.1	126 of 252	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.8	115 of 248	53.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	28.7	227 of 306	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.2	131 of 295	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.0	201 of 309	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	16.4	277 of 307	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.2	274 of 302	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	43.7	175 of 306	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.7	166 of 296	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2025)67th percentile+36 vs school

Female (2021)60th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2021)55th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)15th percentile-15 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile+41 vs school

White (2025)26th percentile-13 vs school

Female (2021)21st percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)16th percentile~ school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics37%~ state avg

English Language Arts28%-16 vs state

Science26%-15 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
Hill City Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	1 Ringneck Drive	Hill City	67642	Graham County	Graham County	No	No	No	No	(785) 421-2117	171	19	8.9	45.0%	151 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	40.5	203^rd of 332 public high schools	38.9%		54.3	134^th of 318 public high schools	57.9%	69	36.7	13.0	31.0	28.0	46.7	26.1	34.5	36.6	26.1	26.1	$15,720	$185	$15,535
Palco High	Public	9-12	502 Ash Street	Palco	67657	Rooks County	Palco	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 737-4645	19	4	5.2	26.3%	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$24,955	$885	$24,070

Frequently Asked Questions about Hill City Junior-Senior High

What schools feed into Hill City Junior-Senior High?

Hill City Junior-Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hill City Elementary

How many students attend Hill City Junior-Senior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 171 students attended Hill City Junior-Senior High.

Is Hill City Junior-Senior High a good school?

Hill City Junior-Senior High ranks 203^rd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hill City Junior-Senior High?

Students at Hill City Junior-Senior High are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Hill City Junior-Senior High in?

Graham County

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