Best Schools in Kearny County, KS
Kearny County, KS has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 902 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Kearny County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kearny County, KS
The top high schools in Kearny County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
2. Deerfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kearny County, KS
The top middle schools in Kearny County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakin • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
2. Deerfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kearny County, KS
The top elementary schools in Kearny County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakin Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakin • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 256 Students
2. Deerfield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kearny County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kearny County, KS has a total population of 3,983 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kearny 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 Kearny County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kearny County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kearny 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 Kearny County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kearny County, KS
How many schools are in Kearny County, KS?
Kearny County, KS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 902 students in total.
How do schools in Kearny County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Kearny County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Kearny County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kearny 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: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kearny County
2 places in Kearny County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.