For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 222 students in Hamilton County, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Hamilton County, KS is Syracuse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Hamilton County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Syracuse 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 52% 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 Hamilton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, KS include Syracuse High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
1 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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