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Best Schools in Riverton, KS
Riverton, KS has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,368 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Riverton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverton, KS
The top high schools in Riverton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baxter Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Riverton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 223 Students
3. Columbus Junior High And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverton, KS
The top middle schools in Riverton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 188 Students
2. Riverton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverton, KS
The top elementary schools in Riverton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 216 Students
2. Riverton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
3. Park Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 201 Students
4. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Springs • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 247 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverton, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverton, KS has a total population of 1,375 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverton, 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 Riverton, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverton, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverton, 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 Riverton, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverton, KS
How many schools are in Riverton, KS?
Riverton, KS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,368 students in total.
How do schools in Riverton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Riverton score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Riverton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riverton?
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: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Riverton
3 of 3 schools in Riverton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Riverton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.