Best High Schools in Atchison County, KS

Atchison County, KS has 8 high schools with 1,587 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Atchison County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Atchison County don't meet expectations.

1. Jefferson Co North High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County North • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students

2. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Jackson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students

3. Pleasant Ridge High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students

4. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students

5. Atchison High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students

6. Horton High

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Brown County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students

7. Valley Falls High

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valley Falls • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

Best Middle Schools in Atchison County, KS

Atchison County, KS has 5 middle schools with 1,233 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Atchison County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Atchison County don't meet expectations.

1. Pleasant Ridge Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students

2. Everest Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Brown County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students

3. Atchison Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Atchison County, KS

Atchison County, KS has 7 elementary schools with 2,079 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Atchison County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Atchison County exceed expectations.

1. Pleasant Ridge Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Easton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

2. Jackson Heights Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students

3. Atchison County Community Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students

4. Jefferson County North Elem/middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County North • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 325 Students

5. Horton Elem

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Brown County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students

6. Atchison Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students

7. Valley Falls Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valley Falls • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students

8. St Benedict Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Benedict Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students

9. Trinity Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Atchison County, KS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Atchison County, KS has a total population of 16,348 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Atchison County, KS

4,952

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Atchison County, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atchison County, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atchison County, KS.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,358 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Atchison County, KS Internet Health Assessment.

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