Best Schools in Ness County, KS
Ness County, KS has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 762 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Ness County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ness County, KS
The top high schools in Ness County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ness City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ness City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
2. La Crosse High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
3. Western Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ness County, KS
The top middle schools in Ness County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Crosse Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ness County, KS
The top elementary schools in Ness County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Crosse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
2. Western Plains North Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
3. Ness City Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ness City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 167 Students
4. Western Plains South Elem/jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 44 Students
5. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ness County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ness County, KS has a total population of 2,687 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ness 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 Ness County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ness County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ness 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 Ness County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ness County, KS
How many schools are in Ness County, KS?
Ness County, KS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 762 students in total.
How do schools in Ness County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Ness County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Ness County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ness 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: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ness County
3 places in Ness County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Western Plains (3 schools)