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Best Schools in Meriden, KS
Meriden, KS has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,067 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Meriden don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Meriden, KS
The top high schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seaman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
2. Jefferson West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
3. Royal Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
4. Perry Lecompton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
5. Valley Falls High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Falls • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meriden, KS
The top middle schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Seaman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 585 Students
3. Perry-lecompton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 Students
4. Royal Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 247 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meriden, KS
The top elementary schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
2. Lecompton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
3. Northern Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 387 Students
4. Royal Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students
5. Valley Falls Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Falls • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Meriden, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Meriden, KS has a total population of 3,224 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Meriden, 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 Meriden, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meriden, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meriden, 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 Meriden, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Meriden, KS
How many schools are in Meriden, KS?
Meriden, KS has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,067 students in total.
How do schools in Meriden perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Meriden score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Meriden don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Meriden?
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: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Meriden
3 of 3 schools in Meriden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Meriden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.