For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,306 students in Douglas County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, KS are Lawrence Virtual School, Eudora High School and Lawrence Free State High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public high schools.
Douglas County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eudora 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Douglas County Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Grades: K-12
| 936 students
Rank: #22.
Eudora High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2203 Church
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4980
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4980
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Free State High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Overland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,832 students
Rank: #44.
Baldwin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5050
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: n/an/a
2203 Church St
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4989
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4989
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Chapel
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
1430 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
1310 Winchester Rd
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1310 Winchester Road
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4940
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4940
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
316 East 900 Rd
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3081
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3081
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
1428 Elm Street
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Grades: PK-2
| 390 students
601 North Iowa St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Grades: K-6
| 110 students
702 East 1747 Rd
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3912
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3912
Grades: 1-5
| 69 students
1104 East 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Grades: K-6
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, KS include Lawrence Virtual School, Eudora High School and Lawrence Free State High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County, KS?
6 public high schools are located in Douglas County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, KS?
Douglas County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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