Best Schools in Norton County, KS
Norton County, KS has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,398 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Norton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Norton County, KS
The top high schools in Norton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Logan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 45 Students
2. Norton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
3. Decatur Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberlin • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
4. Northern Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norton County, KS
The top middle schools in Norton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Long Island Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 36 Students
2. Norton Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 93 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norton County, KS
The top elementary schools in Norton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oberlin Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberlin • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
2. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students
3. Logan Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
4. Almena Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norton County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norton County, KS has a total population of 5,459 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norton 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 Norton County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norton County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norton 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 Norton County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Norton County, KS
How many schools are in Norton County, KS?
Norton County, KS has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,398 students in total.
How do schools in Norton County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Norton County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Norton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Norton 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Norton County
2 places in Norton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Northern Valley (3 schools)
- Norton Community Schools (3 schools)