The highest-performing public schools in reading in Cherokee County, Kansas
11 public schools in Cherokee County, Kansas appear in this ranking of the highest-performing public schools in reading, ranked by the share of students meeting or exceeding the state reading and writing standard. Central Elem leads the list at 64.1%, against a median of 47.3% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | % Proficient (Reading) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elem | Baxter Springs, KS | 64.1% |
| 2 | Baxter Springs High | Baxter Springs, KS | 57.1% |
| 3 | Liberty Elem | Galena, KS | 52.1% |
| 4 | Southeast Elementary School | Weir, KS | 48.8% |
| 5 | Galena Middle School | Galena, KS | 48.3% |
| 6 | Riverton Elem | Riverton, KS | 47.3% |
| 7 | Galena High | Galena, KS | 40.7% |
| 8 | Central Elem | Columbus, KS | 39.4% |
| 9 | Columbus Junior High and High School | Columbus, KS | 33.6% |
| 10 | Riverton Middle | Riverton, KS | 32.7% |
| 11 | Riverton High | Riverton, KS | 31.0% |
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