Best Schools in Morris County, KS
Morris County, KS has 13 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,087 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Morris County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morris County, KS
The top high schools in Morris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase County Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Council Grove Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
3. Hope High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 25 Students
4. White City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
5. Herington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morris County, KS
The top middle schools in Morris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herington Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morris County, KS
The top elementary schools in Morris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herington Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
2. Hope Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 67 Students
3. Chase County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
4. White City Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rural Vista • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 126 Students
5. Council Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
6. Prairie Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 85 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morris County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morris County, KS has a total population of 5,386 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morris 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 Morris County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morris County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morris 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 Morris County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morris County, KS
How many schools are in Morris County, KS?
Morris County, KS has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,087 students in total.
How do schools in Morris County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Morris County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Morris County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morris 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: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Morris County
2 places in Morris County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Council Grove (2)
- White City (2)
School districts (2)
- Rural Vista (4 schools)
- Morris County (3 schools)