For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 308 students in Carbondale, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Carbondale, KS is Santa Fe Trail High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Carbondale, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Fe Trail High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carbondale, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Trail High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15701 S California Ave
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carbondale, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carbondale, KS include Santa Fe Trail High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carbondale?
1 public high schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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