Best Schools in Mitchell County, KS
Mitchell County, KS has 12 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,166 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Mitchell County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mitchell County, KS
The top high schools in Mitchell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconda • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 134 Students
2. Lincoln Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
3. Beloit Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beloit • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
4. Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sylvan Grove • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mitchell County, KS
The top elementary schools in Mitchell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconda • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
2. Tipton Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconda • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 49 Students
3. Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sylvan Grove • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 137 Students
4. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
5. Beloit Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beloit • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mitchell County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mitchell County, KS has a total population of 5,796 with 22% 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mitchell County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mitchell County, KS
How many schools are in Mitchell County, KS?
Mitchell County, KS has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,166 students in total.
How do schools in Mitchell County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Mitchell County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Mitchell County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mitchell 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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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mitchell County
3 places in Mitchell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Beloit (2)
- Cawker City (1)
- Tipton (1)
School districts (1)
- Waconda (3 schools)