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Best Schools in Arkansas City, KS
Arkansas City, KS has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,826 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Arkansas City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Arkansas City, KS
The top high schools in Arkansas City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
2. Winfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 688 Students
3. Arkansas City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 845 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arkansas City, KS
The top middle schools in Arkansas City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arkansas City Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
2. Winfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arkansas City, KS
The top elementary schools in Arkansas City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
2. C 4 Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
3. Lowell Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
4. Jefferson Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
5. I X L Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 197 Students
6. Roosevelt Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students
7. Adams Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
8. Frances Willard Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arkansas City, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arkansas City, KS has a total population of 14,573 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arkansas City, 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 Arkansas City, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arkansas City, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arkansas City, 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 Arkansas City, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Arkansas City, KS
How many schools are in Arkansas City, KS?
Arkansas City, KS has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,826 students in total.
How do schools in Arkansas City perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Arkansas City score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Arkansas City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Arkansas City?
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: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Arkansas City
8 of 8 schools in Arkansas City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 6F: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in Arkansas City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.