Best Schools in Ellsworth County, KS
Ellsworth County, KS has 16 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,895 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Ellsworth County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ellsworth County, KS
The top high schools in Ellsworth County, 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. Little River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
3. Ellsworth High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellsworth • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 302 Students
4. Ell-saline Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ell-saline • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
5. Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
6. Central Plains Adult Diploma Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1185 Students
7. Wilson Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ellsworth County, KS
The top middle schools in Ellsworth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Little River Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 40 Students
2. Smoky Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
3. Kanopolis Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellsworth • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 153 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ellsworth County, KS
The top elementary schools in Ellsworth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windom Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 148 Students
2. Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
3. Soderstrom Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
4. Ellsworth Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellsworth • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 189 Students
5. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students
6. Ell-saline Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ell-saline • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ellsworth County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ellsworth County, KS has a total population of 6,376 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ellsworth County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ellsworth County, KS
How many schools are in Ellsworth County, KS?
Ellsworth County, KS has 16 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,895 students in total.
How do schools in Ellsworth County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Ellsworth County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Ellsworth County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ellsworth 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: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ellsworth County
3 places in Ellsworth County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Ellsworth (3 schools)