Best High Schools in Reno County, KS

Reno County, KS has 16 high schools with 4,371 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 Reno County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Reno County meet expectations.

1. Sterling Junior High/senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sterling • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 214 Students

2. Pretty Prairie High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pretty Prairie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students

3. Garden Plain High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Renwick • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students

4. Andale High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Renwick • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students

5. Buhler High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buhler • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students

6. Kingman High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kingman - Norwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students

7. Hutchinson High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hutchinson Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1299 Students

8. Haven High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Haven Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students

9. Nickerson High

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

10. Chase High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chase-raymond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 44 Students

Best Middle Schools in Reno County, KS

Reno County, KS has 11 middle schools with 2,528 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 Reno County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Reno County meet expectations.

1. Pretty Prairie Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pretty Prairie • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 92 Students

2. Prairie Hills Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buhler • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students

3. Haven Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haven Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 91 Students

4. Hutchinson Middle School 7

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hutchinson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 316 Students

5. Hutchinson Middle School 8

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hutchinson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 295 Students

6. Reno Valley Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students

7. Raymond Jr High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chase-raymond • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 33 Students

8. Kingman Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kingman - Norwich • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 94 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Reno County, KS

Reno County, KS has 21 elementary schools with 5,390 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 Reno County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Reno County meet expectations.

1. St. Marks School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Renwick • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 315 Students

2. Sterling Grade School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sterling • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students

3. Buhler Grade School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buhler • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students

4. Andale Elem-middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Renwick • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 420 Students

5. Nickerson Elem

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 213 Students

6. Plum Creek Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buhler • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students

7. Union Valley Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buhler • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students

8. Burrton Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burrton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 74 Students

9. Haven Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haven Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 390 Students

10. Morgan Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hutchinson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 395 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Reno County, KS

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

Community Factors

Reno County, KS has a total population of 61,898 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Reno County, KS

12,584

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Reno County, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Reno County, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,085 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
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  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations