Best Schools in Gem, KS
Gem, KS has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,924 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Gem don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gem, KS
The top high schools in Gem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rawlins County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rawlins County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
2. Colby Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Golden Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
4. Decatur Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberlin • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gem, KS
The top middle schools in Gem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students
2. Golden Plains Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 41 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gem, KS
The top elementary schools in Gem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oberlin Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberlin • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
2. Rawlins County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rawlins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
3. Colby Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 409 Students
4. Golden Plains Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Gem, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Gem, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gem, KS
How many schools are in Gem, KS?
Gem, KS has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,924 students in total.
How do schools in Gem perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Gem score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Gem don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gem?
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: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations