For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,901 students in Crawford County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, KS are Girard High School, Frontenac Sr. High School and Pittsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Crawford County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Girard 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 28% 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 Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girard High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 North Summit
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4326
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4326
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Frontenac Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. Crawford
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
North East High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1003 E South Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Southeast High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 W 400 Hwy
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1003 E South Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1312 Main
Franklin, KS 66735
(785) 890-2397
Franklin, KS 66735
(785) 890-2397
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, KS include Girard High School, Frontenac Sr. High School and Pittsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crawford County?
6 public high schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crawford County include: North East High School vs. Girard High School, Pittsburg High School vs. Frontenac Sr. High School, Frontenac Sr. High School vs. Girard High School
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