Best Schools in Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County, KS has a total of 74 schools including 19 high schools, 12 middle schools and 43 elementary schools. A total of 32,824 students attend Shawnee County, KS schools. On average, schools in Shawnee County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Shawnee County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County, KS has 19 high schools with 11,105 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 Shawnee 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, high schools in Shawnee County meet expectations.
1. Washburn Rural High
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
2. Silver Lake Jr-sr High
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Silver Lake • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
3. St. Marys Junior Senior High
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
4. Santa Fe Trail High
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Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
5. Shawnee Heights High
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Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
6. Jefferson West High
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
7. Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
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Mission Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
8. Capital City
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
9. Seaman High
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Seaman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
10. Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County, KS has 12 middle schools with 5,678 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 Shawnee County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shawnee County don't meet expectations.
1. Pauline South Intermediate
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 299 Students
2. Washburn Rural Middle School
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 943 Students
3. Carbondale Attendance Center
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Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students
4. Jefferson West Middle
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
5. Shawnee Heights Middle
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Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
6. Seaman Middle School
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Seaman • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 585 Students
7. Marjorie French Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
8. Landon Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
9. Jardine Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
10. Robinson Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County, KS has 43 elementary schools with 16,041 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 Shawnee County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shawnee County meet expectations.
1. Silver Lake Elem
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Silver Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
2. Elmont Elem
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Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 324 Students
3. Jay Shideler Elementary
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 567 Students
4. Jefferson West Elementary School
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
5. West Indianola Elem
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Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 426 Students
6. Farley Elementary
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students
7. Indian Hills Elementary
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 474 Students
8. North Fairview
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Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students
9. Wanamaker Elem
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
10. Mission Valley Elementary
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Mission Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 247 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shawnee County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shawnee County, KS has a total population of 178,909 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shawnee 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 Shawnee County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shawnee County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shawnee 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 Shawnee County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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