Best Schools in Atchison County, KS
Atchison County, KS has 21 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,952 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Atchison County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Atchison County, KS
The top high schools in Atchison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
2. Pleasant Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Jefferson Co North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County North • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
4. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Jackson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
5. Atchison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
6. Horton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
7. Valley Falls High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Falls • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in Atchison County, KS
The top middle schools in Atchison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students
2. Everest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
3. Atchison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atchison County, KS
The top elementary schools in Atchison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
2. St Benedict Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Benedict Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students
3. Jackson Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
4. Atchison County Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
5. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students
6. Jefferson County North Elem/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County North • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 325 Students
7. Horton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students
8. Valley Falls Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Falls • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students
9. Atchison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 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
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 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
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Atchison County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Atchison County, KS
How many schools are in Atchison County, KS?
Atchison County, KS has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,952 students in total.
How do schools in Atchison County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Atchison County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Atchison County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Atchison 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: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Atchison County
2 places in Atchison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Atchison Public Schools (4 schools)