Best High Schools in Pottawatomie County, KS

Pottawatomie County, KS has 10 high schools with 3,779 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pottawatomie County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pottawatomie County meet expectations.

1. Rock Creek High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rock Creek • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students

2. Manhattan High School West/east Campus

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students

3. St. Marys Junior Senior High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students

4. Riley County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Riley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students

5. Wamego High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students

6. Frankfort High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vermillion • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students

7. Onaga Senior High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students

8. Blue Valley High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

9. Valley Heights Jr/sr High

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Valley Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students

10. Wamego High School Virtual School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wamego • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pottawatomie County, KS

Pottawatomie County, KS has 7 middle schools with 3,091 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pottawatomie County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pottawatomie County exceed expectations.

1. Rock Creek Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rock Creek • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students

2. Susan B Anthony Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students

3. Randolph Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 72 Students

4. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

5. Wamego Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pottawatomie County, KS

Pottawatomie County, KS has 14 elementary schools with 4,093 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pottawatomie County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pottawatomie County exceed expectations.

1. West Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students

2. St George Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rock Creek • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 397 Students

3. Riley County Grade School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students

4. Marlatt Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

5. Woodrow Wilson Elem

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students

6. Frank V Bergman Elem

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students

7. Bluemont Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 210 Students

8. Frankfort Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vermillion • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students

9. St Marys Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students

10. Westmoreland Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rock Creek • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 146 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pottawatomie County, KS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pottawatomie County, KS has a total population of 25,348 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pottawatomie County, KS

10,963

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pottawatomie County, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

13.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pottawatomie County, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pottawatomie County, KS.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,571 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pottawatomie County, KS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pottawatomie County, KS

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Riley County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wabaunsee County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Geary County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jackson County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Shawnee County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clay County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jefferson County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dickinson County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Washington County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Douglas County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations