Best Schools in Chautauqua County, KS
Chautauqua County, KS has 13 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,596 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Chautauqua County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chautauqua County, KS
The top high schools in Chautauqua County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caney Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caney Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Independence Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
3. Elk Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 47 Students
4. Cedar Vale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Vale • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 68 Students
5. Sedan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chautauqua Co Community • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chautauqua County, KS
The top middle schools in Chautauqua County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chautauqua County, KS
The top elementary schools in Chautauqua County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sedan Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chautauqua Co Community • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
2. Lincoln Memorial Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caney Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
3. Cedar Vale Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Vale • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 81 Students
4. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 390 Students
5. Elk Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
6. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chautauqua County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chautauqua County, KS has a total population of 3,379 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chautauqua County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chautauqua County, KS
How many schools are in Chautauqua County, KS?
Chautauqua County, KS has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,596 students in total.
How do schools in Chautauqua County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Chautauqua County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Chautauqua County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chautauqua 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: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chautauqua County
2 places in Chautauqua County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Cedar Vale (2)
- Sedan (2)