Osborne County

Osborne County, Kansas is home to two schools - Osborne Elementary and Osborne Junior/Senior High. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Osborne County school district.

Of the two schools, Osborne Junior/Senior High stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 28th out of 332 Kansas high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts an impressive 89.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, while also outperforming state and county averages on academic metrics like English Language Arts and Math proficiency. In contrast, Osborne Elementary has more mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 139th and 339th out of 650-660 elementary schools in recent years, despite being ranked 24th out of 264 in its district.

Both schools serve student populations with relatively high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch percentages. However, the high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at these schools likely contribute to their academic success. Overall, the data suggests that Osborne Junior/Senior High is a standout performer in the region, while Osborne Elementary has more room for improvement, though it still maintains above-average academic outcomes.