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Best Schools in Howard, KS
Howard, KS has 7 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,321 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Howard underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howard, KS
The top high schools in Howard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 47 Students
2. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard, KS
The top elementary schools in Howard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 286 Students
2. Elk Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
3. Fredonia Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howard, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howard, KS has a total population of 767 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howard, 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 Howard, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howard, 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 Howard, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Howard, KS
How many schools are in Howard, KS?
Howard, KS has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,321 students in total.
How do schools in Howard perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Howard score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Howard underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howard?
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: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Howard
2 of 2 schools in Howard carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Howard. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.