Best Schools in Jefferson County, KS
Jefferson County, KS has a total of 29 schools including 11 high schools, 9 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 10,665 students attend Jefferson County, KS schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, KS
Jefferson County, KS has 11 high schools with 4,917 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 Jefferson County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
1. Lawrence Free State High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
2. Holton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
3. Jefferson Co North High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County North • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
4. Jefferson West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
5. Mclouth High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mclouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
6. Seaman High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
7. Pleasant Ridge High
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Easton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
8. Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
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Oskaloosa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
9. Perry Lecompton High
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Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
10. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, KS
Jefferson County, KS has 9 middle schools with 2,728 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 Jefferson County score 27% 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 Jefferson County underperform expectations.
1. Holton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Pleasant Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students
3. Jefferson West Middle
SchoolGrade
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
4. Lawrence West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
5. Perry-lecompton Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 Students
6. Seaman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 585 Students
7. Mclouth Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclouth • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 92 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, KS
Jefferson County, KS has 9 elementary schools with 3,020 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 Jefferson County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Jefferson West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
2. Pleasant Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
3. Lecompton Elem
SchoolGrade
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Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
4. North Fairview
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Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students
5. Deerfield Elem
SchoolGrade
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Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
6. Mclouth Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mclouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students
7. Oskaloosa Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
8. Atchison County Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
9. Jefferson County North Elem/middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County North • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 325 Students
10. Holton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, KS has a total population of 18,368 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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