Best Schools in Jackson County, KS
Jackson County, KS has a total of 27 schools including 12 high schools, 7 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 6,261 students attend Jackson County, KS schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, KS
Jackson County, KS has 12 high schools with 2,249 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 Jackson County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Wetmore High
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Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
2. Holton High
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Holton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
3. St. Marys Junior Senior High
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
4. Jefferson West High
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
5. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
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North Jackson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
6. Onaga Senior High
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Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
7. Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
8. Royal Valley High
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Royal Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
9. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High
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Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
10. Horton High
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South Brown County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, KS
Jackson County, KS has 7 middle schools with 1,528 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 Jackson County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.
1. Holton Middle
SchoolGrade
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Holton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Royal Valley Middle School
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Royal Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 247 Students
3. Jefferson West Middle
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
4. Everest Middle
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South Brown County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, KS
Jackson County, KS has 8 elementary schools with 2,484 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 Jackson County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Jefferson West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
2. Jackson Heights Elementary School
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North Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
3. St Marys Elem
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
4. Royal Valley Elementary
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Royal Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students
5. Atchison County Community Elementary School
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Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
6. Rossville Elem
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students
7. Onaga Elem
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Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 244 Students
8. Horton Elem
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South Brown County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students
9. Holton Elementary School
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Holton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
10. Wetmore Elementary
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Prairie Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 90 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, KS has a total population of 13,232 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson 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 Jackson County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson 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 Jackson County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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