Schools in Abilene, Kansas (2025)
5 schools · 1,452 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 276.
Abilene, in Kansas, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,452 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Abilene's schools is 276, below the Kansas median of 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is McKinley Elem (58.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Kennedy Elem (49.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (44.8, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Abilene High School (443 students), Abilene Middle School (319 students), Kennedy Elem (276 students).
Ranked schools in Abilene
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kansas.
- 158McKinley ElemAbilene · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 196 students
- 250Kennedy ElemAbilene · Public Elementary48.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 276 students
- 345Dwight D. Eisenhower ElementaryAbilene · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 218 students
- 439Abilene Middle SchoolAbilene · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 319 students
- 536Abilene High SchoolAbilene · Public High17% Math proficiency · 443 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKinley Elem Abilene · Elementary · Grades 2–3 | Public | 58.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 196 |
| 2 | Kennedy Elem Abilene · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 49.6 Lower 50% | 48.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 276 |
| 3 | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Abilene · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 44.8 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 218 |
| 4 | Abilene Middle School Abilene · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 5 | Abilene High School Abilene · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 443 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Abilene?
McKinley Elem is the highest-ranked school in Abilene with a Success Index (US) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Abilene?
Abilene has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 1,452 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Abilene?
The median Enrollment across schools in Abilene is 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.