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Best Schools in Derby, KS
Derby, KS has 22 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,287 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Derby don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Derby, KS
The top high schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mulvane High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
2. Rose Hill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Hill Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
3. Derby High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2172 Students
4. Southeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2189 Students
Best Middle Schools in Derby, KS
The top middle schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Derby North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
2. Mulvane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
3. Derby Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 929 Students
4. Rose Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Hill Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Derby, KS
The top elementary schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stone Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Park Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
3. Tanglewood Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
4. El Paso Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
5. Swaney Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
6. Rose Hill Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Hill Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 306 Students
7. Derby Hills Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
8. Faith Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
9. Mulvane Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 396 Students
10. Christa Mcauliffe Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 863 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Derby, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Derby, KS has a total population of 29,941 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Derby, 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 Derby, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Derby, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Derby, 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 Derby, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Derby, KS
How many schools are in Derby, KS?
Derby, KS has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,287 students in total.
How do schools in Derby perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Derby score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Derby don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Derby?
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: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Derby
10 of 10 schools in Derby carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 6C: 3
All 10 public schools we grade in Derby. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.