Best Schools in Denison, KS
Denison, KS has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,344 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Denison don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Denison, KS
The top high schools in Denison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
2. Royal Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
3. Valley Falls High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Falls • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denison, KS
The top middle schools in Denison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Royal Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 247 Students
2. Holton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denison, KS
The top elementary schools in Denison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
2. Royal Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students
3. Valley Falls Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Falls • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denison, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denison, KS has a total population of 685 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denison, 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 Denison, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denison, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denison, 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 Denison, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Denison, KS
How many schools are in Denison, KS?
Denison, KS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,344 students in total.
How do schools in Denison perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Denison score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Denison don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Denison?
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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