Best Schools in Meade County, KS
Meade County, KS has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,461 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Meade County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Meade County, KS
The top high schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
2. Meade High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
3. Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 322 Students
4. South Gray High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
5. Fowler High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meade County, KS
The top middle schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
2. South Gray Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Copeland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 27 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meade County, KS
The top elementary schools in Meade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students
2. Copeland Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Copeland • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 43 Students
3. Fowler Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 40 Students
4. Ashland Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 74 Students
5. Meade Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students
6. Plains Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 122 Students
7. Kismet Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Meade County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Meade County, KS has a total population of 4,055 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Meade 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 Meade County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meade County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meade 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 Meade County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Meade County, KS
How many schools are in Meade County, KS?
Meade County, KS has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,461 students in total.
How do schools in Meade County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Meade County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Meade County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Meade 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: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Meade County
3 places in Meade County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.