Best Schools in Douglas County, KS
Douglas County, KS has a total of 50 schools including 12 high schools, 11 middle schools and 26 elementary schools. A total of 21,548 students attend Douglas County, KS schools. On average, schools in Douglas County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Douglas County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, KS
Douglas County, KS has 12 high schools with 7,069 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Douglas County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Douglas County meet expectations.
1. Lawrence Free State High
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Lawrence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
2. Wellsville High
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Wellsville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Eudora High School
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Eudora • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
4. Baldwin High School
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Baldwin City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
5. Lawrence High
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Lawrence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
6. Santa Fe Trail High
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Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
7. Shawnee Heights High
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Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
8. West Franklin High School
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West Franklin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
9. Perry Lecompton High
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Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
10. Eudora Schools Virtual Learning
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Eudora • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, KS
Douglas County, KS has 11 middle schools with 4,359 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Douglas County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Douglas County don't meet expectations.
1. Lawrence Southwest Middle School
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Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
2. Wellsville Middle School
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Wellsville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
3. Eudora Middle School
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Eudora • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
4. Carbondale Attendance Center
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Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students
5. Lawrence West Middle School
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Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
6. Billy Mills Middle School
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Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students
7. Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
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Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
8. Shawnee Heights Middle
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Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
9. West Franklin Middle School
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West Franklin • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
10. Perry-lecompton Middle
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Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, KS
Douglas County, KS has 26 elementary schools with 9,354 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Douglas County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Douglas County meet expectations.
1. Langston Hughes Elem
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Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
2. Quail Run Elementary
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Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
3. Lecompton Elem
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Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
4. Pinckney Elem
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Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 212 Students
5. Eudora Elementary School
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Eudora • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
6. Sunflower Elementary
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Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
7. Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
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Baldwin City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 271 Students
8. Wellsville Elem
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Wellsville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
9. Deerfield Elem
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Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
10. Overbrook Attendance Center
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Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, KS has a total population of 118,785 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas 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 Douglas County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas 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 Douglas County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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