Best High Schools in Salina, KS

Salina, KS has 9 high schools with 3,431 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 Salina score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salina don't meet expectations.

1. Southeast Saline High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 339 Students

2. Bennington Junior High/high School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 205 Students

3. Smoky Valley High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students

4. Salina High South

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students

5. Salina High Central

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students

6. Solomon High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Solomon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students

7. Ell-saline Middle/high School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ell-saline • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salina, KS

Salina, KS has 4 middle schools with 2,023 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 Salina score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salina don't meet expectations.

1. Smoky Valley Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students

2. Salina South Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 811 Students

3. Lakewood Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salina, KS

Salina, KS has 13 elementary schools with 4,569 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 Salina score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salina meet expectations.

1. Soderstrom Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smoky Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students

2. Southeast Saline Elem

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students

3. Stewart Elem

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students

4. Bennington Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students

5. Meadowlark Ridge Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students

6. Heusner Elem

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students

7. Ell-saline Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ell-saline • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students

8. Coronado Elem

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

9. Solomon Elem

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Solomon • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 278 Students

10. Schilling Elem

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salina, KS

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

Community Factors

Salina, KS has a total population of 48,742 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salina, KS

10,111

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salina, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salina, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,534 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
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