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Best Schools in Americus, KS
Americus, KS has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 542 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Americus greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Americus, KS
The top high schools in Americus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
2. Northern Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Americus, KS
The top middle schools in Americus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 38 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Americus, KS
The top elementary schools in Americus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nlc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students
2. Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Americus, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Americus, KS has a total population of 1,192 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Americus, 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 Americus, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Americus, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Americus, 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 Americus, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Americus, KS
How many schools are in Americus, KS?
Americus, KS has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 542 students in total.
How do schools in Americus perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Americus score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Americus greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Americus?
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: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Americus
1 of 1 schools in Americus carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Americus. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.