Best Schools in Dickinson County, KS
Dickinson County, KS has 26 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 4,762 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Dickinson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dickinson County, KS
The top high schools in Dickinson County, 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. Southeast Saline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 339 Students
3. Abilene High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
4. Solomon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solomon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
5. Hope High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 25 Students
6. White City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
7. Herington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
8. Abilene Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 10 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickinson County, KS
The top middle schools in Dickinson County, 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
3. Herington Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickinson County, KS
The top elementary schools in Dickinson County, 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. Southeast Saline Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
3. St Andrews Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Andrews Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
4. Herington Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
5. Hope Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 67 Students
6. Rural Center Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 55 Students
7. Chapman Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapman • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
8. Mckinley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 222 Students
9. Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 216 Students
10. White City Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 126 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickinson County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickinson County, KS has a total population of 18,402 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickinson County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dickinson County, KS
How many schools are in Dickinson County, KS?
Dickinson County, KS has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 4,762 students in total.
How do schools in Dickinson County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Dickinson County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Dickinson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dickinson 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: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dickinson County
6 places in Dickinson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.