For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 280 students in Ness City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Ness City School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,339 Schools
# Students
280 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ness City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
20%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,654 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,439
$16,276
Spending / Student
$15,654
$17,192
Best Ness City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ness City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Chestnut
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ness City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ness City School District?
Ness City School District manages 2 public schools serving 280 students.
What is the rank of Ness City School District?
Ness City School District is ranked #164 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ness City School District?
77% of Ness City School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ness City School District?
Ness City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Ness City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,654 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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