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Best Schools in Plains, KS
Plains, KS has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,157 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Plains meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plains, KS
The top high schools in Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meade High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
2. Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 322 Students
3. South Gray High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plains, KS
The top middle schools in Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Gray Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Copeland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 27 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plains, KS
The top elementary schools in Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students
2. Meade Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students
3. Plains Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 122 Students
4. Kismet Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plains, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plains, KS has a total population of 1,271 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plains, 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 Plains, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plains, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plains, 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 Plains, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plains, KS
How many schools are in Plains, KS?
Plains, KS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,157 students in total.
How do schools in Plains perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Plains score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Plains meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plains?
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: 28%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Plains
1 of 1 schools in Plains carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Plains. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.