Best Schools in Lincoln County, KS
Lincoln County, KS has 8 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,451 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Lincoln County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, KS
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
2. Minneapolis Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Ottawa County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 302 Students
3. Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
4. Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sylvan Grove • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, KS
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sylvan Grove • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 137 Students
2. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students
3. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
4. Minneapolis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Ottawa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, KS has a total population of 2,939 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, KS
How many schools are in Lincoln County, KS?
Lincoln County, KS has 8 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,451 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lincoln County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Lincoln County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Lincoln County, KS
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lincoln County
2 places in Lincoln County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Lincoln (2)
- Sylvan Grove (1)