For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 426 students in Ness County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Ness County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains High School, Ness City Elementary School and Western Plains North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ness County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Plains High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Ness City Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Chestnut
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Western Plains North Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
Rank: #44.
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Burgess
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Ness City High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Ness County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 218
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
311 W. Ogden
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ness County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains High School, Ness City Elementary School and Western Plains North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ness County, KS?
5 public schools are located in Ness County, KS.
What percentage of students in Ness County, KS go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Ness County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ness County, KS?
Ness County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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