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Best Schools in Sterling, KS
Sterling, KS has 15 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,542 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Sterling greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sterling, KS
The top high schools in Sterling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Little River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
2. Sterling Junior High/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 214 Students
3. Nickerson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nickerson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
4. Lyons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 212 Students
5. Chase High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase-raymond • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 44 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sterling, KS
The top middle schools in Sterling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Little River Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 40 Students
2. Reno Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nickerson • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students
3. Lyons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sterling, KS
The top elementary schools in Sterling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterling Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
2. Windom Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little River • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 148 Students
3. Nickerson Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nickerson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 213 Students
4. Lyons Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 157 Students
5. Chase Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase-raymond • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 68 Students
6. Lyons Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Sterling, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Sterling, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sterling, KS
How many schools are in Sterling, KS?
Sterling, KS has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,542 students in total.
How do schools in Sterling perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Sterling score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Sterling greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sterling?
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: 38%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sterling
2 of 2 schools in Sterling carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Sterling. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.