For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 510 students in Anderson County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, KS are Crest High School and Anderson County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Anderson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson County Jr/sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crest High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3521
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Anderson County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Highway 31
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 68
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Gr: 3-8 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 6%
212 South Pine
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Gr: PK-1 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
22077 Nw Broomal St
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, KS include Crest High School and Anderson County Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson County?
2 public high schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anderson County include: Anderson County Jr/sr High School vs. Crest High School
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