Best Schools in Montgomery County, KS
Montgomery County, KS has 26 public schools (10 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,837 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Montgomery County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, KS
The top high schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caney Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caney Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Independence Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
3. Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherryvale • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 290 Students
4. Elk Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 47 Students
5. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
6. Neodesha High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neodesha • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 341 Students
7. Field Kindley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffeyville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
8. Caney Valley Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caney Valley • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
9. Coffeyville Virtual Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffeyville • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 40 Students
10. Bridges Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, KS
The top middle schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
2. Roosevelt Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffeyville • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, KS
The top elementary schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Memorial Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caney Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
2. St Andrew Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Andrew Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 89 Students
3. Lincoln Central Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherryvale • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
4. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 390 Students
5. Zion Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zion Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 64 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 286 Students
7. Heller Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neodesha • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 257 Students
8. North Lawn Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neodesha • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 178 Students
9. Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffeyville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1010 Students
10. Elk Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montgomery County, KS has a total population of 31,486 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery County, KS
How many schools are in Montgomery County, KS?
Montgomery County, KS has 26 public schools: 10 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,837 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Montgomery County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Montgomery County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery 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: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montgomery County
4 places in Montgomery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Independence (5)
- Coffeyville (4)
- Caney (3)
- Cherryvale (2)
School districts (4)
- Independence (5 schools)
- Coffeyville (4 schools)
- Caney Valley (3 schools)
- Cherryvale (3 schools)