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Best Schools in Lakin, KS
Lakin, 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 Lakin meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lakin, KS
The top high schools in Lakin, 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 Lakin, KS
The top middle schools in Lakin, 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 Lakin, KS
The top elementary schools in Lakin, 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 Lakin, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lakin, KS has a total population of 2,768 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lakin, 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 Lakin, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lakin, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lakin, 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 Lakin, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lakin, KS
How many schools are in Lakin, KS?
Lakin, KS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 902 students in total.
How do schools in Lakin perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Lakin score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Lakin meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lakin?
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: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Lakin
3 of 3 schools in Lakin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Lakin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.