Best Schools in Cedar, KS
Cedar, KS has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,293 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Cedar greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cedar, KS
The top high schools in Cedar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith Center Jr Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Center • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Osborne Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
3. Thunder Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thunder Ridge Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
4. Stockton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cedar, KS
The top middle schools in Cedar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thunder Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thunder Ridge Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 64 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cedar, KS
The top elementary schools in Cedar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith Center Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Center • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
2. Osborne Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
3. Stockton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students
4. Thunder Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thunder Ridge Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 46 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cedar, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cedar, KS has a total population of 37 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cedar, 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 Cedar, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cedar, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cedar, 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 Cedar, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cedar, KS
How many schools are in Cedar, KS?
Cedar, KS has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,293 students in total.
How do schools in Cedar perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Cedar score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Cedar greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cedar?
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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