Best Schools in Decatur County, KS
Decatur County, KS has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,727 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Decatur County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur County, KS
The top high schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hoxie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoxie Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Golden Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
3. Norton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
4. Decatur Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberlin • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur County, KS
The top middle schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golden Plains Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 41 Students
2. Norton Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 93 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur County, KS
The top elementary schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hoxie Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoxie Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
2. Oberlin Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberlin • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
3. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students
4. Golden Plains Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur County, KS has a total population of 2,764 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur 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 Decatur County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur 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 Decatur County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Decatur County, KS
How many schools are in Decatur County, KS?
Decatur County, KS has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,727 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Decatur County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Decatur County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur 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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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Decatur County
1 places in Decatur County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Oberlin (2)