Best Schools in Rush County, KS
Rush County, KS has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,413 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Rush County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rush County, KS
The top high schools in Rush County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hays High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
2. Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 98 Students
3. Victoria Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Victoria • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
4. La Crosse High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
5. Southwinds Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rush County, KS
The top middle schools in Rush County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hays Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
2. La Crosse Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rush County, KS
The top elementary schools in Rush County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
2. La Crosse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
3. Otis-bison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
4. Victoria Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Victoria • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
5. Roosevelt Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 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
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 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
17.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Rush County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rush County, KS
How many schools are in Rush County, KS?
Rush County, KS has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,413 students in total.
How do schools in Rush County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Rush County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Rush County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rush 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: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rush County
2 places in Rush County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- LaCrosse (3 schools)
- Otis-Bison (3 schools)