Best Schools in Carlton, KS
Carlton, KS has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,224 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Carlton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carlton, KS
The top high schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chapman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Smoky Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
3. Southeast Saline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 339 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carlton, KS
The top middle schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
2. Chapman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carlton, KS
The top elementary schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Soderstrom Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
2. Southeast Saline Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
3. Rural Center Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 55 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carlton, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carlton, KS has a total population of 192 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carlton, 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 Carlton, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carlton, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carlton, 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 Carlton, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carlton, KS
How many schools are in Carlton, KS?
Carlton, KS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,224 students in total.
How do schools in Carlton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Carlton score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Carlton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carlton?
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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