Best Schools in Washington County, KS
Washington County, KS has 18 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 3,112 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, KS
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students
2. Valley Heights Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
3. Marysville Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 391 Students
4. Clifton-clyde Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
5. Linn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
6. Republic County Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Republic County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 262 Students
7. Washington County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Co. Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, KS
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clifton-clyde Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 112 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, KS
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linn Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
2. Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 94 Students
3. Valley Heights Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 118 Students
4. Hanover Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 212 Students
5. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Co. Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
6. Belleville East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Republic County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
7. Linn Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 79 Students
8. Marysville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students
9. St John's School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John's School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 100 Students
10. Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 129 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, KS has a total population of 5,530 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, KS
How many schools are in Washington County, KS?
Washington County, KS has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,112 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Washington County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
4 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Hanover (2)
- Linn (2)
- Washington (2)
- Clifton (1)
School districts (1)
- Barnes (4 schools)