Best Schools in Osborne County, KS
Osborne County, KS has 13 public schools (6 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,824 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Osborne County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Osborne County, KS
The top high schools in Osborne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith Center Jr Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Center • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Lakeside Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconda • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 134 Students
3. Osborne Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
4. Natoma High (6-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 59 Students
5. Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sylvan Grove • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
6. Stockton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Osborne County, KS
The top elementary schools in Osborne 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. Smith Center Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Center • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
4. Osborne Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
5. Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sylvan Grove • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 137 Students
6. Natoma Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 54 Students
7. Stockton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Osborne County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Osborne County, KS has a total population of 3,500 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Osborne 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 Osborne County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Osborne County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Osborne 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 Osborne County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Osborne County, KS
How many schools are in Osborne County, KS?
Osborne County, KS has 13 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,824 students in total.
How do schools in Osborne County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Osborne County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Osborne County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Osborne 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: 54%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Osborne County
3 places in Osborne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.