Best High Schools in Sterling, KS

Sterling, KS has 6 high schools with 1,130 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 Sterling score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sterling meet expectations.

1. Sterling Junior High/senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sterling • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 214 Students

2. Little River High

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Little River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students

3. Nickerson High

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

4. Lyons High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lyons • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 212 Students

5. Chase High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chase-raymond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 44 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sterling, KS

Sterling, KS has 4 middle schools with 418 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 Sterling score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sterling don't meet expectations.

1. Little River Junior High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Little River • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 40 Students

2. Reno Valley Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students

3. Raymond Jr High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chase-raymond • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 33 Students

4. Lyons Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lyons • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sterling, KS

Sterling, KS has 6 elementary schools with 1,201 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 Sterling score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sterling greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sterling Grade School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sterling • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students

2. Windom Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Little River • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 148 Students

3. Nickerson Elem

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 213 Students

4. South Hutchinson Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students

5. Chase Elem

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chase-raymond • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students

6. Lyons Park Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lyons • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 181 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sterling, KS

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

Community Factors

Sterling, KS has a total population of 2,729 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sterling, KS

2,749

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sterling, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

21.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sterling, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,642 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Sterling, KS

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Alden, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Nickerson, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lyons, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Raymond, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Chase, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mitchell, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Little River, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Silica, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Medora, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Windom, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations