Best Schools in Allen County, KS
Allen County, KS has 15 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,195 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Allen County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Allen County, KS
The top high schools in Allen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chanute High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chanute Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 612 Students
2. Crest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crest • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
3. Marmaton Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marmaton Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 135 Students
4. Iola Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
5. Humboldt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
6. Marmaton Valley Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marmaton Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5 Students
7. Iola High School Virtual
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Allen County, KS
The top middle schools in Allen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Royster Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chanute Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
2. Humboldt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
3. Iola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Allen County, KS
The top elementary schools in Allen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marmaton Valley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marmaton Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
2. Iola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iola • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students
3. Chanute Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chanute Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 813 Students
4. Humboldt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
5. Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crest • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Allen County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Allen County, KS has a total population of 12,526 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Allen County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Allen County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Allen County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Allen County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Allen County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Allen County, KS
How many schools are in Allen County, KS?
Allen County, KS has 15 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,195 students in total.
How do schools in Allen County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Allen County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Allen County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Allen County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Allen County
3 places in Allen County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Humboldt (3 schools)
- Iola (3 schools)
- Marmaton Valley (3 schools)