Best Schools in Purcell, KS
Purcell, KS has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,432 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Purcell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Purcell, KS
The top high schools in Purcell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
2. Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan West Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students
3. Horton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Purcell, KS
The top middle schools in Purcell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Everest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Purcell, KS
The top elementary schools in Purcell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doniphan West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan West Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
2. Atchison County Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
3. Horton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Purcell, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Purcell, KS has a total population of 142 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Purcell, 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 Purcell, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Purcell, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Purcell, 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 Purcell, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Purcell, KS
How many schools are in Purcell, KS?
Purcell, KS has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,432 students in total.
How do schools in Purcell perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Purcell score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Purcell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Purcell?
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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