Best Schools in Cherokee County, KS
Cherokee County, KS has a total of 25 schools including 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 6,403 students attend Cherokee County, KS schools. On average, schools in Cherokee County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cherokee County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, KS
Cherokee County, KS has 8 high schools with 2,688 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cherokee County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cherokee County meet expectations.
1. Pittsburg High
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Pittsburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1017 Students
2. Baxter Springs High
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Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
3. Oswego Junior-senior High School
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Oswego • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
4. Columbus Junior High And High School
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Columbus • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
5. Galena High
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Galena • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 251 Students
6. Riverton High
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Riverton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 223 Students
7. Southeast High
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Cherokee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
8. Usd 508 Eacademy
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Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 41 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, KS
Cherokee County, KS has 6 middle schools with 1,498 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cherokee County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cherokee County meet expectations.
1. Central Elem
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Columbus • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 188 Students
2. Pittsburg Middle School
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Pittsburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
3. Galena Middle School
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Galena • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 164 Students
4. Southeast Middle School
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Cherokee • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 147 Students
5. Riverton Middle
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Riverton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, KS
Cherokee County, KS has 11 elementary schools with 2,217 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cherokee County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cherokee County meet expectations.
1. Southeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 158 Students
2. Central Elem
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Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 216 Students
3. Bartlett Elem
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Labette County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 109 Students
4. Riverton Elem
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Riverton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
5. Geo E Nettels Elem
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Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
6. Highland Elem
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Columbus • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 130 Students
7. Liberty Elem
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Galena • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 192 Students
8. Oswego Neosho Hgts Elem
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Oswego • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
9. Chetopa Elem
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Chetopa-st. Paul • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 71 Students
10. Park Elem
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Columbus • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 201 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee County, KS has a total population of 19,362 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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