Cherokee County schools ranked by test score
Latest KAP year (2024-25). 8 schools in Cherokee County, Kansas with reported Science scores. Kansas state average: 41.6%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverton Elem Riverton · Riverton | Elementary | 56.9% | +15.3pp |
| 2 | Baxter Springs High Baxter Springs · Baxter Springs | High | 54.5% | +12.9pp |
| 3 | Central Elem Baxter Springs · Baxter Springs | Elementary | 50.9% | +9.3pp |
| 4 | Central Elem Columbus · Columbus | Elementary | 42.2% | +0.6pp |
| 5 | Liberty Elem Galena · Galena | Elementary | 33.3% | -8.3pp |
| 6 | Galena Middle School Galena · Galena | Middle | 31.7% | -9.9pp |
| 7 | Columbus Junior High and High School Columbus · Columbus | High | 20.3% | -21.3pp |
| 8 | Riverton Middle Riverton · Riverton | Middle | 14.9% | -26.7pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the KAP % Meeting + Exceeding threshold on the latest available KAP Science test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Cherokee County, Kansas with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the Kansas statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full Kansas ranking.