For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 312 students in Ellsworth County, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Ellsworth County, KS is Ellsworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth County, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ellsworth County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Ellsworth County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ellsworth 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ellsworth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 11th
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Ellsworth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South Main St
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
600 South Main St
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3005 Ave D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3005 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellsworth County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellsworth County, KS include Ellsworth High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellsworth County?
1 public high schools are located in Ellsworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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