Best Schools in Marion County, KS
Marion County, KS has 25 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,231 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Marion County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, KS
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillsboro Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham-hillsboro-lehigh • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Chase County Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 165 Students
3. Hesston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
4. Goessel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goessel • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
5. Frederic Remington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Remington-whitewater • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
6. Marion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion-florence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
7. Hope High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 25 Students
8. Newton Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
9. Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peabody-burns • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 111 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, KS
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hesston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesston • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students
2. Remington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Remington-whitewater • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 142 Students
3. Marion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion-florence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
4. Santa Fe 5/6 Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 451 Students
5. Chisholm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, KS
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hesston Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesston • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
2. Hillsboro Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham-hillsboro-lehigh • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
3. Remington Elementary At Potwin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Remington-whitewater • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 198 Students
4. Marion Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion-florence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
5. Goessel Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goessel • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
6. Hope Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 67 Students
7. Chase County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
8. Peabody-burns Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peabody-burns • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
9. Northridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, KS has a total population of 11,823 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion 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 Marion County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion 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 Marion County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, KS
How many schools are in Marion County, KS?
Marion County, KS has 25 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,231 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Marion County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Marion County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marion 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: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marion County
5 places in Marion County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Marion (3)
- Goessel (2)
- Hillsboro (2)
- Lost Springs (2)
- Peabody (2)
School districts (1)
- Marion-Florence (3 schools)