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Best Schools in Ransom, KS
Ransom, KS has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 524 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Ransom exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ransom, KS
The top high schools in Ransom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trego Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakeeney • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
2. Western Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ransom, KS
The top elementary schools in Ransom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Plains North Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
2. Trego Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakeeney • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 292 Students
3. Western Plains South Elem/jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 44 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ransom, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ransom, KS has a total population of 344 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ransom, 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 Ransom, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ransom, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ransom, 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 Ransom, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ransom, KS
How many schools are in Ransom, KS?
Ransom, KS has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 524 students in total.
How do schools in Ransom perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Ransom score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Ransom exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ransom?
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: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Ransom
2 of 2 schools in Ransom carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Ransom. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.