Best Schools in Stafford County, KS
Stafford County, KS has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,003 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Stafford County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stafford County, KS
The top high schools in Stafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Skyline Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
2. Stafford Middle School/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stafford • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 95 Students
3. Ellinwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
4. St John High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John-hudson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 139 Students
5. Macksville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macksville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students
6. Great Bend High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
7. Chase High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase-raymond • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 44 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stafford County, KS
The top middle schools in Stafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ellinwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 76 Students
2. Great Bend Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 460 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stafford County, KS
The top elementary schools in Stafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Skyline Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
2. Stafford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stafford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 139 Students
3. Ellinwood Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
4. Macksville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macksville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students
5. St John Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John-hudson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
6. Chase Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase-raymond • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 68 Students
7. Riley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
8. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stafford County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stafford County, KS has a total population of 4,072 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stafford 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 Stafford County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stafford County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stafford 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 Stafford County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stafford County, KS
How many schools are in Stafford County, KS?
Stafford County, KS has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,003 students in total.
How do schools in Stafford County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Stafford County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Stafford County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stafford 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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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Stafford County
3 places in Stafford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Macksville (2)
- St John (2)
- Stafford (2)