Best Schools in Thomas County, KS
Thomas County, KS has 19 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 2,175 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Thomas County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thomas County, KS
The top high schools in Thomas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheatland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
2. Colby Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Oakley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
4. Golden Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
5. Winona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triplains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 17 Students
6. Brewster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thomas County, KS
The top middle schools in Thomas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grinnell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 20 Students
2. Oakley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 134 Students
3. Colby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students
4. Golden Plains Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 41 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thomas County, KS
The top elementary schools in Thomas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grinnell Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 39 Students
2. Oakley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 221 Students
3. Colby Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 409 Students
4. Winona Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triplains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 52 Students
5. Brewster Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 94 Students
6. Golden Plains Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 76 Students
7. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thomas County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thomas County, KS has a total population of 7,930 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thomas 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 Thomas County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thomas County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thomas 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 Thomas County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thomas County, KS
How many schools are in Thomas County, KS?
Thomas County, KS has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,175 students in total.
How do schools in Thomas County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Thomas County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Thomas County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thomas 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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Thomas County
3 places in Thomas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Colby Public Schools (3 schools)