Garnett

The Garnett area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals a diverse range of school performance, with some standout institutions like Westphalia and Greeley Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in Kansas, while others like Garnett Elementary and Anderson County Junior/Senior High School perform below the state average on standardized tests.

The smaller, rural schools, Westphalia and Greeley Elementary, stand out with their exceptional performance, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and boasting low student-teacher ratios of 7.6 and 8.0, respectively. These schools also have significantly higher per-student spending, suggesting that targeted investment and individualized attention may be contributing to their strong academic outcomes, even with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

In contrast, the larger district-level schools, Garnett Elementary and Anderson County Junior/Senior High School, have lower per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratios, which may be impacting their relatively weaker performance on standardized tests. This data highlights the importance of analyzing school-level information rather than relying solely on district-level data to understand the nuances of educational outcomes within the Garnett area.