Best High Schools in Rush County, KS

Rush County, KS has 6 high schools with 1,452 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 Rush County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rush County don't meet expectations.

1. Hays High

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hays • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students

2. Victoria Junior-senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Victoria • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students

3. Otis-bison Junior/senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Otis-bison • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 98 Students

4. La Crosse High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lacrosse • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students

5. Southwinds Academy

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Otis-bison • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 43 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rush County, KS

Rush County, KS has 2 middle schools with 787 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 Rush County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rush County meet expectations.

1. Hays Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hays • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students

2. La Crosse Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lacrosse • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rush County, KS

Rush County, KS has 4 elementary schools with 789 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 Rush County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rush County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students

2. Otis-bison Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Otis-bison • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students

3. La Crosse Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lacrosse • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students

4. Victoria Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Victoria • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rush County, KS

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

Community Factors

Rush County, KS has a total population of 2,956 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rush County, KS

3,028

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rush County, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

17.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rush County, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,643 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations