Best Schools in Harper County, KS
Harper County, KS has 15 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,850 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Harper County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harper County, KS
The top high schools in Harper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwich High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingman - Norwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
2. Cunningham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cunningham • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 85 Students
3. South Barber 7-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Barber • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 88 Students
4. Chaparral Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chaparral Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
5. Argonia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 81 Students
6. Chaparral Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chaparral Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 11 Students
7. Attica High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attica • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harper County, KS
The top middle schools in Harper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwich Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingman - Norwich • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harper County, KS
The top elementary schools in Harper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Barber Pre-k-6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Barber • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students
2. Anthony Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chaparral Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
3. Argonia Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argonia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 69 Students
4. Cunningham Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cunningham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 143 Students
5. Norwich Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingman - Norwich • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
6. Harper Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chaparral Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
7. Puls Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attica • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harper County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harper County, KS has a total population of 5,485 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harper 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 Harper County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harper County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harper 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 Harper County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harper County, KS
How many schools are in Harper County, KS?
Harper County, KS has 15 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,850 students in total.
How do schools in Harper County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Harper County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Harper County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harper 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: 49%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harper County
3 places in Harper County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Chaparral Schools (4 schools)