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Best Schools in Clifton, KS
Clifton, KS has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,636 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Clifton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clifton, KS
The top high schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clay Center Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Clifton-clyde Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
3. Linn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clifton, KS
The top middle schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clifton-clyde Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 112 Students
2. Clay Center Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clifton, KS
The top elementary schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linn Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
2. Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 94 Students
3. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 384 Students
4. Garfield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 151 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clifton, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clifton, KS has a total population of 560 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clifton, 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 Clifton, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clifton, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clifton, 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 Clifton, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clifton, KS
How many schools are in Clifton, KS?
Clifton, KS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,636 students in total.
How do schools in Clifton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Clifton score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Clifton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clifton?
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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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 37%
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Every school in Clifton
2 of 2 schools in Clifton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Clifton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.