For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,494 students in Emporia, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Emporia, KS is Emporia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Emporia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Emporia, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emporia High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Emporia, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emporia High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Emporia, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Gr: 6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Gr: 5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Emporia, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Emporia, KS include Emporia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Emporia?
1 public high schools are located in Emporia.
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia?
Emporia public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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