Best Schools in Wichita County, KS
Wichita County, KS has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,344 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Wichita County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wichita County, KS
The top high schools in Wichita County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
2. Wichita County Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leoti • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 182 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wichita County, KS
The top middle schools in Wichita County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wichita County, KS
The top elementary schools in Wichita County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wichita County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leoti • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
2. Scott City Lower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wichita County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wichita County, KS has a total population of 2,152 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wichita 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 Wichita County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wichita County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wichita 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 Wichita County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wichita County, KS
How many schools are in Wichita County, KS?
Wichita County, KS has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,344 students in total.
How do schools in Wichita County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Wichita County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Wichita County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wichita 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Wichita County, KS
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wichita County
1 places in Wichita County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Leoti (2)