Best High Schools in Barton County, KS

Barton County, KS has 7 high schools with 1,827 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 Barton County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Barton County don't meet expectations.

1. Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Plains • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students

2. Larned Sr High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ft Larned • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students

3. Otis-bison Junior/senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Otis-bison • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 98 Students

4. Hoisington High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hoisington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students

5. Great Bend High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Bend • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students

6. Ellinwood High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students

7. Macksville High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Macksville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students

Best Middle Schools in Barton County, KS

Barton County, KS has 4 middle schools with 931 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 Barton County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Barton County meet expectations.

1. Larned Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ft Larned • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students

2. Great Bend Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Bend • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 460 Students

3. Hoisington Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hoisington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students

4. Ellinwood Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 76 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Barton County, KS

Barton County, KS has 14 elementary schools with 2,729 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 Barton County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Barton County exceed expectations.

1. Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students

2. Otis-bison Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Otis-bison • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students

3. Lincoln Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hoisington • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 212 Students

4. Macksville Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Macksville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students

5. Lincoln Elem

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students

6. Jefferson Elem

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 301 Students

7. Ellinwood Elem

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students

8. Eisenhower Elem

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students

9. Park Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students

10. Riley Elem

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Barton County, KS

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

Community Factors

Barton County, KS has a total population of 25,493 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Barton County, KS

5,487

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barton County, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barton County, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,698 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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