Best Schools in Utica, KS
Utica, KS has 11 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,399 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Utica greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Utica, KS
The top high schools in Utica, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dighton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dighton • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 95 Students
2. Ness City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ness City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
3. Quinter Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quinter Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
4. Trego Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakeeney • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
5. Western Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Utica, KS
The top elementary schools in Utica, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dighton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dighton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 162 Students
2. Western Plains North Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
3. Ness City Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ness City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 167 Students
4. Quinter Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quinter Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 188 Students
5. Trego Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakeeney • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 292 Students
6. Western Plains South Elem/jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 44 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Utica, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Utica, KS has a total population of 169 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Utica, 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 Utica, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Utica, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Utica, 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 Utica, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Utica, KS
How many schools are in Utica, KS?
Utica, KS has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,399 students in total.
How do schools in Utica perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Utica score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Utica greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Utica?
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: 28%
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