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Hays

Kansas · Public School District
7
Schools
3,380
Students
$17,969
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
39.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hays is a public school district in Kansas serving 3,380 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,969 is above average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy ElemKG–05384
Lincoln ElemPK–05376
Roosevelt ElemKG–05385
Woodrow Wilson ElemKG–05384
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hays Middle School06–08739
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hays High09–12959
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hays Virtual SchoolKG–12153
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,969+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
32%
State
52.3%
Local (property tax)
32.3%
Federal
15.4%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,380
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,969 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hays?
Hays has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,380 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hays?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hays spend per student?
Hays spends $17,969 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hays?
40% of students in Hays qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hays?
No, Hays does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hays serve?
Hays serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hays?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hays is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.