Smith Center

Located at 216 S. Jefferson in Smith Center, Kansas, the Smith Center school district serves as an active, traditional public education system tailored to its local community. Set within a remote rural environment, the district operates two school facilities that accommodate a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As an independent, regular public district, it provides a stable academic foundation focused on student growth and community connection, with district updates and administrative resources accessible online at www.usd237.org or directly via phone at (785) 282-6665.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 437 learners across its primary and secondary grade levels. To support academic achievement and daily school operations, the district maintains a substantial workforce of approximately 137 full-time equivalent staff members, including 79.5 full-time equivalent classroom teachers. Supported by instructional aides and more than 50 support staff personnel, this strong educator-to-student presence enables personalized instruction, tight-knit learning environments, and comprehensive wraparound services tailored to the needs of rural families.