For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,814 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston High School, Sedgwick High School and Burrton Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Harvey County, 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 Hesston High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Harvey County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hesston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sedgwick High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Burrton Middle School High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 E Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Halstead High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Harvey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Walton Rural Life Center (Closed 2022)
Charter School
502 Main
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Gr: K-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harvey County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston High School, Sedgwick High School and Burrton Middle School High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harvey County?
6 public high schools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Harvey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harvey County include: Hesston High School vs. Newton Sr High School, Newton Sr High School vs. Hesston High School
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