Best Schools in Dorrance, KS
Dorrance, KS has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 828 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Dorrance underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dorrance, KS
The top high schools in Dorrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
2. Russell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dorrance, KS
The top elementary schools in Dorrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students
2. Bickerdyke Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 228 Students
3. Simpson Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 157 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dorrance, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dorrance, KS has a total population of 167 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dorrance, 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 Dorrance, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorrance, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorrance, 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 Dorrance, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dorrance, KS
How many schools are in Dorrance, KS?
Dorrance, KS has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 828 students in total.
How do schools in Dorrance perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Dorrance score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Dorrance underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dorrance?
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: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations