Best Public Schools in Holton, KS

Summary:

The city of Holton, Kansas is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and no alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, with some standout institutions like Holton High School consistently ranking among the top 17 high schools in the state.

Jackson Heights Elementary School is another standout, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Kansas and boasting impressive proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Holton Middle School and Jackson Heights High School and Middle School have lower proficiency rates compared to state and district averages.

The data also reveals some interesting insights, such as the relationship between spending and performance. While the Holton and North Jackson districts spend around $15,500 per student, Jackson Heights Elementary School spends significantly less at $9,361 per student, yet outperforms the Holton schools in several areas. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student demographics, play a crucial role in driving academic performance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)								KAP Mathematics (2024)								KAP Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 W. 5th. St.	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 364-3251	540	36	14.8	51.7%	410 (75.9%)	2 (0.4%)	77 (14.3%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.0%)	39.3	422^nd of 653 public elementary schools	35.4%		33.4	469^th of 660 public elementary schools	28.9%	47	30.9	45.2	30.4					34.9	44.6	30.6	22.8					32.0	41.8			41.8	$15,802	$882	$14,920
Holton Middle	Public	6-8	900 Iowa Street	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2441	227	20	11.3	46.3%	166 (73.1%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.6%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (12.3%)	32.3	254^th of 362 public middle schools	29.8%		34	238^th of 362 public middle schools	34.3%	16				20.8	25.8	14.0		19.6				24.7	20.6	14.9		19.8		24.4		24.4	$15,778	$476	$15,302
Holton High	Public	9-12	901 New York	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2181	323	26	12.4	36.5%	275 (85.1%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	91.2	17^th of 318 public high schools	94.7%		88	17^th of 327 public high schools	94.8%								48.8	48.8							32.1	32.1			50.5	50.5	$15,517	$468	$15,049
Fresh Start (Virtual)	Public, Virtual	12	501 Dakota	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(785) 364-5664	59	1	59.0	5.1%	31 (52.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (23.7%)	1 (1.7%)	4 (6.8%)								(n/a)
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School	Public	7-12	12719 266th Road	Holton	66436	Jackson County	North Jackson	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2195	176	19	9.4	42.0%	153 (86.9%)	5 (2.8%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	30.7	240^th of 318 public high schools	24.5%		37.3	222^nd of 327 public high schools	32.1%	18					32.3	22.7	30.8	28.1					22.6	11.4	12.8	14.9		22.7	10.0	16.7	$16,443	$575	$15,869
Jackson Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12763 266th Road	Holton	66436	Jackson County	North Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 364-2244	228	19	11.8	40.4%	209 (91.7%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	64.1	205^th of 653 public elementary schools	68.6%		79.4	107^th of 660 public elementary schools	83.8%	98	71.4	30.3	56.0	40.0				49.2	71.4	0.0	48.0	28.6				36.7	72.0			72.0	$9,361	$631	$8,730

Cities Near Holton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mayetta	9.01 mi	1	166^th
Hoyt	15.36 mi	2	107^th
Valley Falls	17.17 mi	2	271^st
Horton	17.86 mi	2	245^th
Effingham	18.84 mi	2	193^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Holton, KS

Holton High

Jackson Heights Elementary School

Holton Elementary School

Holton Middle

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Fresh Start (Virtual)

Cities Near Holton