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#656 of 1,294 schools in KS
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
High School · Morris County · Council Grove, KS
A Morris County high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
129 Hockaday St., Council Grove, KS 66846
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Council Grove Junior Senior High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Council Grove Junior Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low241/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,625
Median home value
$143,800
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Morris County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Council Grove Junior Senior High School is listed in Morris County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Council Grove Junior Senior High School
Council Grove Junior Senior High School is a public high school in Council Grove, KS, part of Morris County, serving approximately 360 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Council Grove Junior Senior High School
What grades does Council Grove Junior Senior High School serve?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Council Grove Junior Senior High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Council Grove Junior Senior High School rank in KS?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School ranks #656 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Council Grove Junior Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Council Grove Junior Senior High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Council Grove Junior Senior High School a charter school?
No, Council Grove Junior Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Council Grove Junior Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Council Grove Junior Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
54.7% of students at Council Grove Junior Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (620) 767-5149
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 66846)
- 3,331
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66846; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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