Best Schools in Douglas County, KS
Douglas County, KS has 50 public schools (10 high, 11 middle, 26 elementary) serving 21,548 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Douglas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, KS
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence Free State High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
2. Eudora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eudora • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
3. Baldwin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
4. Lawrence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
5. Shawnee Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
6. Perry Lecompton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
7. West Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
8. Santa Fe Trail High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
9. Wellsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
10. Eudora Schools Virtual Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eudora • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, KS
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence Southwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
2. Lawrence West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
3. Eudora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eudora • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
4. Baldwin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 312 Students
5. Shawnee Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
6. Wellsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
7. Perry-lecompton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 Students
8. Carbondale Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students
9. West Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
10. Billy Mills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, KS
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corpus Christi Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corpus Christi Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 349 Students
2. Langston Hughes Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
3. Quail Run Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
4. Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 271 Students
5. Sunflower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
6. Wellsville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
7. Lecompton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
8. Deerfield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
9. Berryton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 511 Students
10. Appanoose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 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.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, KS
How many schools are in Douglas County, KS?
Douglas County, KS has 50 public schools: 10 high schools, 11 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 21,548 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Douglas County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Douglas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas 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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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 36%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
4 places in Douglas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Lawrence (20)
- Baldwin City (4)
- Eudora (4)
- Lecompton (1)
School districts (3)
- Lawrence (20 schools)
- Baldwin City (4 schools)
- Eudora (4 schools)