Best Schools in McPherson County, KS
McPherson County, KS has 29 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 7,086 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in McPherson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McPherson County, KS
The top high schools in McPherson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
2. Moundridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moundridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
3. Little River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
4. Southeast Saline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 339 Students
5. Inman Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inman • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
6. Hesston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
7. Goessel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goessel • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
8. Mcpherson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcpherson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
9. Canton-galva Jr./sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton-galva • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 137 Students
Best Middle Schools in McPherson County, KS
The top middle schools in McPherson 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. Little River Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 40 Students
3. Smoky Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
4. Moundridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moundridge • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 177 Students
5. Mcpherson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcpherson • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McPherson County, KS
The top elementary schools in McPherson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Joseph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 108 Students
2. Windom Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 148 Students
3. Hesston Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesston • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
4. Soderstrom Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
5. Moundridge Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moundridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 188 Students
6. Inman Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inman • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
7. Southeast Saline Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
8. Goessel Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goessel • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
9. Eisenhower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
10. Washington Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McPherson County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McPherson County, KS has a total population of 30,223 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McPherson 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 McPherson County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McPherson County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McPherson 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 McPherson County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McPherson County, KS
How many schools are in McPherson County, KS?
McPherson County, KS has 29 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 7,086 students in total.
How do schools in McPherson County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in McPherson County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in McPherson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McPherson 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
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcpherson County
7 places in Mcpherson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (3)
- McPherson (6 schools)
- Smoky Valley (4 schools)
- Moundridge (3 schools)