Best Schools in Cherokee County, KS
Cherokee County, KS has 25 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,361 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Cherokee County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, KS
The top high schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baxter Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Galena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 251 Students
3. Oswego Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oswego • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
4. Pittsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1017 Students
5. Riverton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 223 Students
6. Columbus Junior High And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
7. Southeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
8. Chetopa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetopa-st. Paul • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 67 Students
9. Usd 508 Eacademy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 41 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, KS
The top middle schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Galena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 164 Students
2. Central Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 188 Students
3. Pittsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
4. Southeast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 147 Students
5. Riverton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, KS
The top elementary schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 216 Students
2. Geo E Nettels Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
3. Riverton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
4. Southeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 158 Students
5. Oswego Neosho Hgts Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oswego • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
6. Liberty Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 192 Students
7. Chetopa Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetopa-st. Paul • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 71 Students
8. Park Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 201 Students
9. Spring Grove Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 213 Students
10. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Springs • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 247 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.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee County, KS
How many schools are in Cherokee County, KS?
Cherokee County, KS has 25 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,361 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Cherokee County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Cherokee County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherokee 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: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cherokee County
5 places in Cherokee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Baxter Springs (4)
- Columbus (4)
- Galena (4)
- Riverton (3)
- Weir (1)
School districts (4)
- Baxter Springs (4 schools)
- Columbus (4 schools)
- Galena (4 schools)
- Riverton (3 schools)