For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,149 students in Derby, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Derby, KS is Derby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derby, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Derby have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Derby, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Derby High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Derby, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derby High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Rock Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8500
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,136 students
Rank: n/an/a
1550 E Walnut Grove Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Derby, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
715 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Grades: 6
| 557 students
1101 N Georgie
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Derby, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Derby, KS include Derby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Derby, KS?
2 public high schools are located in Derby, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Derby, KS?
Derby, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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