For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,186 students in Cherokee County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, KS are Riverton High School, Baxter Springs High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee 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 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Cherokee County, 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 Columbus High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cherokee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7120 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3388
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3388
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Galena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Cleveland
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
720 East 7th St
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9155 Sw 30th Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Grades: K-4
| 40 students
400 East Katy St
Scammon, KS 66773
(620) 479-3631
Scammon, KS 66773
(620) 479-3631
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
280 Ne 90th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Box 90
West Mineral, KS 66782
(620) 827-6237
West Mineral, KS 66782
(620) 827-6237
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, KS include Riverton High School, Baxter Springs High School and Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County, KS?
5 public high schools are located in Cherokee County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County, KS?
Cherokee County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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