Dighton

Located at 710 E Lincoln St in Dighton, Kansas, the Dighton public school district operates as an active, independent public school system set within a rural remote community. The district manages two operational schools offering a complete continuum of primary and secondary education, serving students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Positioned within Kansas's 2001st Congressional District, 20039th State Senate District, and 20118th State House District, the district maintains a direct line of engagement with its community through its administrative offices at (620) 397-2835 and its web portal at http://www.usd482.org.

The district enrolls a total of 225 students, maintaining a balanced student body comprising 112 female and 113 male learners. Racial and ethnic demographics across the student population include 202 White students, 21 Hispanic students, one American Indian student, and one student identifying with two or more races. To deliver its PK–12 academic programs, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling 93.22 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team features approximately 52.82 FTE teachers, 1 FTE instructional aide, and 39.4 FTE support staff, creating a well-resourced educational environment designed to support its small-town student body.