Best Schools in Rooks County, KS
Rooks County, KS has 14 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,482 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Rooks County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rooks County, KS
The top high schools in Rooks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Logan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 45 Students
2. Osborne Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
3. Natoma High (6-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 59 Students
4. Stockton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
5. Plainville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 182 Students
6. Palco High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rooks County, KS
The top middle schools in Rooks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palco Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rooks County, KS
The top elementary schools in Rooks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osborne Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
2. Natoma Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 54 Students
3. Stockton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students
4. Sacred Heart Elementary [plainville]
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Elementary [plainville] • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 61 Students
5. Damar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 53 Students
6. Logan Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
7. Plainville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rooks County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rooks County, KS has a total population of 4,919 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rooks County, 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 Rooks County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rooks County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rooks County, 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 Rooks County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rooks County, KS
How many schools are in Rooks County, KS?
Rooks County, KS has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,482 students in total.
How do schools in Rooks County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Rooks County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Rooks County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rooks County?
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: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rooks County
4 places in Rooks County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Palco (2)
- Plainville (2)
- Stockton (2)
- Damar (1)
School districts (1)
- Palco (3 schools)