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Golden Plains High

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Golden Plains High ranks 174 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

174^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 48% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Golden Plains High is a small public high school in Rexford, Kansas, serving 46 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Golden Plains District, which is ranked 203 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, Golden Plains High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 60th out of 313 high schools in 2015-2016 to 174th out of 332 in 2024-2025. Academically, the school has generally performed below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but has shown strengths in Science, where its 11th-grade proficiency was significantly higher than the state average in 2023-2024. The school has maintained a relatively high graduation rate, comparable to nearby Colby Senior High and Hoxie High, but has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates.

One notable finding is that Golden Plains High has performed relatively well for its White and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking higher than the state average in these areas. Additionally, the school spends significantly more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, though the impact of these resources on student outcomes is not clear from the data provided.

Students ?

6.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,392

Per pupil spending ?

78.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753

(785) 687-3265

District: Golden Plains

Feeder schools for Golden Plains High:

Elementary:	Golden Plains Elementary
Middle:	Golden Plains Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

Hispanic:

30.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2012 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (35% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Kansas average (82% vs 90%)

!Dropout rate above the Kansas average (6% vs 1%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg30%

Kansas avg42%

174^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

203^rd of 264Golden Plains 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	46.7	174 of 332	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.4	167 of 327	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.3	134 of 324	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.1	134 of 325	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.6	183 of 314	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.1	144 of 316	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	76.9	60 of 313	80.8%	★★★★☆
2015	59.3	128 of 326	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.5	215 of 323	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.3	160 of 317	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	82.0	18 of 298	94.0%	★★★★★
2010	16.2	274 of 302	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	58.6	136 of 291	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	76.8	53 of 267	80.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	88 of 246	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.3	85 of 250	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.9	110 of 228	51.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	61.0	100 of 309	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	92 of 307	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	87 of 306	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	48.0	145 of 296	51.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2023)68th percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile+17 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-6 vs state

Mathematics31%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Golden Plains High

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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
Golden Plains High	Public	9-12	335 School Street	Rexford	67753	Thomas County	Golden Plains	No	No	No	No	(785) 687-3265	55	8	6.5	78.2%	38 (69.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.7	174^th of 332 public high schools	47.6%					(n/a)			38.5	38.5			30.8	30.8			$22,392	$3,013	$19,379
Colby Senior High	Public	9-12	1890 S Franklin Ave	Colby	67701	Thomas County	Colby Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 460-5300	296	22	13.6	29.7%	240 (81.1%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (14.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	63.3	107^th of 332 public high schools	67.8%		37.2	212^th of 318 public high schools	33.3%	105			50.7	50.7			32.0	32.0			$14,337	$1,303	$13,034
Hoxie High	Public	7-12	1625 Queen Ave	Hoxie	67740	Sheridan County	Hoxie Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 675-3286	179	17	10.4	33.0%	147 (82.1%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.9%)	60.9	115^th of 332 public high schools	65.4%		83.4	35^th of 318 public high schools	89.0%	80	61.3	34.6	48.1	48.8	58.1	50.0	32.1	47.1	38.5	38.5	$14,868	$1,858	$13,010

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Plains High

What schools feed into Golden Plains High?

Golden Plains High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Golden Plains Elementary
Middle : Golden Plains Middle

What is the racial makeup of Golden Plains High?

Students at Golden Plains High are 69% White, 31% Hispanic.

Is Golden Plains High a good school?

Golden Plains High ranks 174^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Golden Plains High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 55 students attended Golden Plains High.

What district is Golden Plains High in?

Golden Plains

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