Best Schools in Seward County, KS
Seward County, KS has 19 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,112 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Seward County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Seward County, KS
The top high schools in Seward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sublette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sublette • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
2. Moscow High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moscow Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 80 Students
3. Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 322 Students
4. Satanta Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Satanta • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 123 Students
5. Liberal Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Seward County, KS
The top middle schools in Seward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sublette Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sublette • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 58 Students
2. Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
3. Seymour Rogers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Seward County, KS
The top elementary schools in Seward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sublette Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sublette • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students
2. Moscow Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moscow Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 63 Students
3. Satanta Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Satanta • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 116 Students
4. Plains Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 122 Students
5. Macarthur Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
6. Sunflower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
7. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students
8. Prairie View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
9. Meadowlark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
10. Kismet Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kismet-plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Seward County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Seward County, KS has a total population of 21,964 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Seward 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 Seward County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Seward County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Seward 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 Seward County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Seward County, KS
How many schools are in Seward County, KS?
Seward County, KS has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,112 students in total.
How do schools in Seward County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Seward County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Seward County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Seward 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: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Seward County
2 places in Seward County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Liberal (8 schools)
- Kismet-Plains (3 schools)