Best Schools in Durham, KS
Durham, KS has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,999 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Durham, KS
The top high schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
2. Hillsboro Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham-hillsboro-lehigh • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 327 Students
3. Canton-galva Jr./sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton-galva • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 137 Students
Best Middle Schools in Durham, KS
The top middle schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Durham, KS
The top elementary schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Soderstrom Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
2. Hillsboro Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham-hillsboro-lehigh • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
3. Canton-galva Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton-galva • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Durham, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Durham, KS has a total population of 415 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Durham, 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 Durham, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durham, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Durham, 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 Durham, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Durham, KS
How many schools are in Durham, KS?
Durham, KS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,999 students in total.
How do schools in Durham perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Durham score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Durham?
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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