For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,133 students in Garden City, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Garden City, KS are Usd 457 Virtual Academy, Gc Achieve At J.d. Adams Hall and Garden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Garden City, 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 Garden City High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Garden City, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Usd 457 Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8615
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8615
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Gc Achieve At J.d. Adams Hall
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Garden City High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Buffalo Way Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,946 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Garden City, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 Ballinger
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-0291
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-0291
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garden City, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garden City, KS include Usd 457 Virtual Academy, Gc Achieve At J.d. Adams Hall and Garden City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garden City?
3 public high schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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