Best Schools in Sheridan County, KS
Sheridan County, KS has 19 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,690 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Sheridan County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sheridan County, KS
The top high schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hoxie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoxie Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Wheatland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
3. Quinter Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quinter Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
4. Oakley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
5. Golden Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
6. Norton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
7. Decatur Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberlin • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sheridan County, KS
The top middle schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grinnell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 20 Students
2. Oakley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 134 Students
3. Golden Plains Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 41 Students
4. Norton Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 93 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sheridan County, KS
The top elementary schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grinnell Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 39 Students
2. Hoxie Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoxie Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
3. Wheatland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 58 Students
4. Oberlin Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberlin • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
5. Oakley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 221 Students
6. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students
7. Quinter Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quinter Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 188 Students
8. Golden Plains Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sheridan County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sheridan County, KS has a total population of 2,447 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sheridan County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sheridan County, KS
How many schools are in Sheridan County, KS?
Sheridan County, KS has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,690 students in total.
How do schools in Sheridan County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Sheridan County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Sheridan County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sheridan 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: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sheridan County
2 places in Sheridan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Golden Plains (3 schools)