Best Schools in Marshall County, KS
Marshall County, KS has 23 public schools (10 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 4,244 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Marshall County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marshall County, KS
The top high schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Hanover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students
3. Valley Heights Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
4. Centralia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
5. Onaga Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
6. Sabetha High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
7. Frankfort High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
8. Axtell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 44 Students
9. Nemaha Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nemaha Central • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
10. Marysville Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 391 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marshall County, KS
The top middle schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randolph Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Sabetha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 166 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marshall County, KS
The top elementary schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
2. Frankfort Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
3. Valley Heights Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 118 Students
4. Mccormick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
5. Axtell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 109 Students
6. Hanover Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 212 Students
7. Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nemaha Central • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 553 Students
8. Marysville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students
9. Onaga Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
10. Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 129 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marshall County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marshall County, KS has a total population of 10,038 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marshall 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 Marshall County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marshall County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marshall 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 Marshall County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marshall County, KS
How many schools are in Marshall County, KS?
Marshall County, KS has 23 public schools: 10 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 4,244 students in total.
How do schools in Marshall County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Marshall County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Marshall County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marshall 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: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marshall County
4 places in Marshall County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Axtell (2)
- Blue Rapids (2)
- Frankfort (2)
- Marysville (2)
School districts (2)
- Vermillion (4 schools)
- Valley Heights (3 schools)