Best Schools in McDonald, KS
McDonald, KS has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 676 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in McDonald exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDonald, KS
The top high schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cheylin Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheylin • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Rawlins County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rawlins County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
3. Brewster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDonald, KS
The top elementary schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rawlins County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rawlins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
2. Cheylin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheylin • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 91 Students
3. Brewster Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 94 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDonald, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDonald, KS has a total population of 244 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDonald, 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 McDonald, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDonald, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDonald, 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 McDonald, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDonald, KS
How many schools are in McDonald, KS?
McDonald, KS has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 676 students in total.
How do schools in McDonald perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in McDonald score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in McDonald exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDonald?
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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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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