For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 568 students in Fort Scott, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Fort Scott, KS is Fort Scott Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Scott, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Fort Scott have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Fort Scott, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Scott Sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Scott, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Scott Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 S Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fort Scott, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Scott, KS include Fort Scott Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Scott?
1 public high schools are located in Fort Scott.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Scott?
Fort Scott public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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