Best Schools in Jackson County, KS
Jackson County, KS has 30 public schools (13 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,266 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Jackson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, KS
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
2. Onaga Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
3. Sabetha High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
4. Holton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
5. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
6. Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
7. St. Marys Junior Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
8. Jefferson West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
9. Royal Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
10. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Jackson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, KS
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Sabetha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 166 Students
3. Royal Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 247 Students
4. Everest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
5. Holton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, KS
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
2. Jefferson West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
3. Sabetha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
4. St Marys Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
5. Jackson Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
6. Atchison County Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
7. Rossville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students
8. Holton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
9. Onaga Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
10. Royal Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 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.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, KS
How many schools are in Jackson County, KS?
Jackson County, KS has 30 public schools: 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,266 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Jackson County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson 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: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
3 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Holton (3 schools)
- Royal Valley (3 schools)