Best High Schools in Smith County, KS

Smith County, KS has 3 high schools with 421 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 Smith County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Smith County meet expectations.

1. Osborne Junior/senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osborne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students

2. Beloit Jr-sr High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beloit • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students

3. Smith Center Jr Sr High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smith Center • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students

4. Thunder Ridge High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Thunder Ridge Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students

Best Middle Schools in Smith County, KS

Smith County, KS has 2 middle schools with 414 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 Smith County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Smith County exceed expectations.

1. Thunder Ridge Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Thunder Ridge Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 64 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Smith County, KS

Smith County, KS has 4 elementary schools with 677 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 Smith County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Smith County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lakeside Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waconda • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students

2. Thunder Ridge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Thunder Ridge Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 46 Students

3. Osborne Elem

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students

4. Smith Center Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smith Center • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Smith County, KS

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

Community Factors

Smith County, KS has a total population of 3,570 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Smith County, KS

1,512

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Smith County, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

17.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smith County, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

941 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Smith County, KS

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Osborne County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Phillips County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Franklin County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jewell County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Webster County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mitchell County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Harlan County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rooks County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Nuckolls County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Norton County, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations