Best Schools in Brown County, KS
Brown County, KS has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,076 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Brown County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brown County, KS
The top high schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sabetha High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
2. Hiawatha Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Jackson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
4. Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan West Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students
5. Horton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brown County, KS
The top middle schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sabetha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 166 Students
2. Hiawatha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
3. Everest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brown County, KS
The top elementary schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sabetha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
2. Doniphan West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan West Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
3. Jackson Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
4. Hiawatha Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 359 Students
5. Horton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brown County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brown County, KS has a total population of 9,508 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brown 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 Brown County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brown County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brown 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 Brown County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brown County, KS
How many schools are in Brown County, KS?
Brown County, KS has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,076 students in total.
How do schools in Brown County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Brown County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Brown County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brown 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: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Brown County
3 places in Brown County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Hiawatha (3 schools)
- South Brown County (3 schools)