Best Schools in Jefferson County, KS
Jefferson County, KS has 29 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,232 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, KS
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
4. Pleasant Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
5. Seaman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
6. Jefferson Co North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County North • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
7. Jefferson West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
8. Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
9. Perry Lecompton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
10. Mclouth High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, KS
The top middle schools in Jefferson 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. Pleasant Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students
3. Seaman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 585 Students
4. Perry-lecompton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 Students
5. Holton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
6. Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 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
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
2. Jefferson West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
3. North Fairview
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students
4. Lecompton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
5. Mclouth Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 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. Holton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
8. Oskaloosa Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
9. Jefferson County North Elem/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County North • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 325 Students
10. Woodlawn Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 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.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, KS
How many schools are in Jefferson County, KS?
Jefferson County, KS has 29 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,232 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Jefferson County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
7 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Mclouth (3)
- Meriden (3)
- Oskaloosa (2)
- Perry (2)
- Valley Falls (2)
- Nortonville (1)
- Winchester (1)
School districts (3)
- Jefferson West (3 schools)
- McLouth (3 schools)
- Perry Public Schools (3 schools)