Best High Schools in Gem, KS

Gem, KS has 4 high schools with 642 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 Gem score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gem don't meet expectations.

1. Golden Plains High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Golden Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students

2. Colby Senior High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students

3. Rawlins County Jr/sr High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rawlins County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students

4. Decatur Community Jr/sr High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oberlin • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gem, KS

Gem, KS has 2 middle schools with 312 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 Gem score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gem don't meet expectations.

1. Colby Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students

2. Golden Plains Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Golden Plains • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 41 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gem, KS

Gem, KS has 4 elementary schools with 970 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 Gem score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gem don't meet expectations.

1. Rawlins County Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rawlins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students

2. Colby Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 409 Students

3. Oberlin Elem

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oberlin • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students

4. Golden Plains Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Golden Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 76 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gem, KS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Gem, KS has a total population of 418 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gem, KS

1,924

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gem, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

15.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gem, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gem, KS.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

483 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Gem, KS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Gem, KS

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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations