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

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawrence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students

2. Holton High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Holton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students

3. Jefferson Co North High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County North • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students

4. Jefferson West High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students

5. Mclouth High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mclouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students

6. Seaman High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seaman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students

7. Pleasant Ridge High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students

8. Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oskaloosa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students

9. Perry Lecompton High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

10. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Holton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students

2. Pleasant Ridge Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students

3. Jefferson West Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson West • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students

4. Lawrence West Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students

5. Perry-lecompton Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 Students

6. Seaman Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seaman • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 585 Students

7. Mclouth Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students

2. Pleasant Ridge Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Easton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

3. Lecompton Elem

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students

4. North Fairview

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students

5. Deerfield Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

6. Mclouth Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mclouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students

7. Oskaloosa Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oskaloosa Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students

8. Atchison County Community Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students

9. Jefferson County North Elem/middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County North • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 325 Students

10. Holton Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

10,665

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

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

C

21.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

712 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, KS Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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