Best Schools in Wilson County, KS
Wilson County, KS has 11 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,988 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Wilson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilson County, KS
The top high schools in Wilson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherryvale • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 290 Students
2. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
3. Neodesha High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neodesha • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 341 Students
4. Altoona-midway Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona-midway • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilson County, KS
The top elementary schools in Wilson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherryvale • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 119 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 286 Students
3. Altoona-midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona-midway • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
4. Heller Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neodesha • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 257 Students
5. North Lawn Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neodesha • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 178 Students
6. Fredonia Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilson County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilson County, KS has a total population of 8,624 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilson 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 Wilson County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilson County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilson 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 Wilson County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wilson County, KS
How many schools are in Wilson County, KS?
Wilson County, KS has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,988 students in total.
How do schools in Wilson County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Wilson County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Wilson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilson 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: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wilson County
3 places in Wilson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.