Best Schools in Crawford County, KS
Crawford County, KS has 28 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,979 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Crawford County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Crawford County, KS
The top high schools in Crawford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Girard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Girard • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Uniontown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
3. St. Paul High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetopa-st. Paul • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
4. Pittsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1017 Students
5. Frontenac Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frontenac Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
6. North East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students
7. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie-galesburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
8. Southeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
9. Northeast Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in Crawford County, KS
The top middle schools in Crawford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Paul Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetopa-st. Paul • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students
2. Frontenac Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frontenac Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students
3. Girard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Girard • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
4. Pittsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
5. Galesburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie-galesburg • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 92 Students
6. Southeast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 147 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Crawford County, KS
The top elementary schools in Crawford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Bourbon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
2. Frank Layden Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frontenac Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
3. R V Haderlein Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Girard • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
4. Lakeside Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 Students
5. Geo E Nettels Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
6. Erie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie-galesburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 208 Students
7. St. Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetopa-st. Paul • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
8. Southeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 158 Students
9. Meadowlark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
10. St Marys Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Marys Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Crawford County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Crawford County, KS has a total population of 38,972 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Crawford 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 Crawford County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Crawford County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Crawford 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 Crawford County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Crawford County, KS
How many schools are in Crawford County, KS?
Crawford County, KS has 28 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,979 students in total.
How do schools in Crawford County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Crawford County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Crawford County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Crawford 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: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Crawford County
5 places in Crawford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (4)
- Pittsburg (6 schools)
- Cherokee (3 schools)
- Frontenac Public Schools (3 schools)
- Northeast (3 schools)