Best Schools in Saline County, KS
Saline County, KS has 29 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,276 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Saline County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Saline County, KS
The top high schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
2. Tescott Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
3. Southeast Saline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 339 Students
4. Solomon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solomon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
5. Ell-saline Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ell-saline • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Bennington Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 205 Students
7. Salina High South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
8. Salina High Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students
Best Middle Schools in Saline County, KS
The top middle schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
2. Salina South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 811 Students
3. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Saline County, KS
The top elementary schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Soderstrom Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smoky Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
2. Meadowlark Ridge Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
3. Tescott Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students
4. Southeast Saline Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Of Saline • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
5. Bennington Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
6. Stewart Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
7. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
8. Coronado Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
9. Heusner Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salina • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
10. Ell-saline Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ell-saline • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Saline County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Saline County, KS has a total population of 54,303 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Saline 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 Saline County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Saline County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Saline 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 Saline County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Saline County, KS
How many schools are in Saline County, KS?
Saline County, KS has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,276 students in total.
How do schools in Saline County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Saline County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Saline County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Saline 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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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Saline County
3 places in Saline County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Salina (12)
- Gypsum (2)
- Brookville (1)
School districts (1)
- Salina (13 schools)