Best Schools in Smith County, KS
Smith County, KS has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,512 students attend Smith County, KS schools. On average, schools in Smith County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Smith County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
2. Beloit Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beloit • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
3. Smith Center Jr Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Center • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
4. Thunder Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconda • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
2. Thunder Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thunder Ridge Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 46 Students
3. Osborne Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
4. Smith Center Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
17.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Smith County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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