Top Rankings
Holcomb School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 984 students in Holcomb School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Holcomb School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
984 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holcomb 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 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
34%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
60%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,696 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,027 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,696
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,027
$17,192
Best Holcomb School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holcomb Elementary 3-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Main
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2257
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2257
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Holcomb High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Jones
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2063
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2063
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Holcomb Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Henderson
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2699
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2699
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N. Jones Ave.
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2629
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
204 Henderson
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-4431
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-4431
Grades: PK-2
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holcomb School District?
Holcomb School District manages 5 public schools serving 984 students.
What is the rank of Holcomb School District?
Holcomb School District is ranked #269 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holcomb School District?
60% of Holcomb School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holcomb School District?
Holcomb School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Holcomb School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,027 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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