Best Schools in Detroit, KS
Detroit, KS has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,303 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Detroit exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Detroit, KS
The top high schools in Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chapman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Abilene High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
Best Middle Schools in Detroit, KS
The top middle schools in Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chapman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
2. Abilene Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Detroit, KS
The top elementary schools in Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Ridge Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
2. Mckinley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 222 Students
3. Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 216 Students
4. Enterprise Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 85 Students
5. Kennedy Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Detroit, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Detroit, KS has a total population of 500 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Detroit, 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 Detroit, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Detroit, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Detroit, 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 Detroit, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Detroit, KS
How many schools are in Detroit, KS?
Detroit, KS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,303 students in total.
How do schools in Detroit perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Detroit score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Detroit exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Detroit?
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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