Top Rankings
Vermillion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 647 students in Vermillion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Vermillion School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
647 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vermillion School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,651 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 $12,485 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,651
$16,276
Spending / Student
$12,485
$17,192
Best Vermillion School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Grades: PK-6
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Centralia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vermillion School District?
Vermillion School District manages 4 public schools serving 647 students.
What is the rank of Vermillion School District?
Vermillion School District is ranked #31 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion School District?
93% of Vermillion School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermillion School District?
Vermillion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Vermillion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,485 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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