For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 231 students in Rush County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS are Southwinds Academy, La Crosse High School and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Rush County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Crosse High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rush County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwinds Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2202
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2202
Grades: 3-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
La Crosse High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle St.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 Main
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS include Southwinds Academy, La Crosse High School and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rush County, KS?
3 public high schools are located in Rush County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County, KS?
Rush County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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