For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 255 students in Galena, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Galena, KS is Galena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Galena have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Galena, 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 Galena High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Galena, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
602 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Galena, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Alternative Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
720 East 7th St
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: 9-12
280 Ne 90th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Galena, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Galena, KS include Galena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Galena?
2 public high schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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