Best Schools in Bourbon County, KS
Bourbon County, KS has 14 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,154 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Bourbon County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bourbon County, KS
The top high schools in Bourbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Girard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Girard • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Uniontown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
3. Fort Scott Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Scott • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
4. Jayhawk-linn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jayhawk • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 259 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bourbon County, KS
The top middle schools in Bourbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Scott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Scott • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
2. Girard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Girard • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bourbon County, KS
The top elementary schools in Bourbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Bourbon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
2. R V Haderlein Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Girard • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
3. Jayhawk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jayhawk • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
4. Eugene Ware Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Scott • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 359 Students
5. St Mary's Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary's Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 59 Students
6. Winfield Scott Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Scott • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bourbon County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bourbon County, KS has a total population of 14,360 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bourbon 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 Bourbon County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bourbon County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bourbon 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 Bourbon County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bourbon County, KS
How many schools are in Bourbon County, KS?
Bourbon County, KS has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,154 students in total.
How do schools in Bourbon County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Bourbon County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Bourbon County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bourbon 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: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bourbon County
2 places in Bourbon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Fort Scott (4)
- Uniontown (2)
School districts (1)
- Fort Scott (4 schools)