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Best Schools in Emporia, KS
Emporia, KS has 17 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,697 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Emporia meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emporia, KS
The top high schools in Emporia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
2. Olpe Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Lyon County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 147 Students
3. Chase County Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 165 Students
4. Emporia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
5. Hartford Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Lyon County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emporia, KS
The top middle schools in Emporia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emporia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emporia, KS
The top elementary schools in Emporia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nlc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students
2. Timmerman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
3. Olpe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
4. Village Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
5. Neosho Rapids Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
6. Walnut Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
7. Chase County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
8. W A White Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students
9. Riverside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
10. Logan Ave Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emporia, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emporia, KS has a total population of 26,464 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emporia, 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 Emporia, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emporia, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emporia, 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 Emporia, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emporia, KS
How many schools are in Emporia, KS?
Emporia, KS has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,697 students in total.
How do schools in Emporia perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Emporia score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Emporia meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emporia?
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: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Emporia
8 of 8 schools in Emporia carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2D: 5
All 8 public schools we grade in Emporia. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.