For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,835 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston High School, Halstead High School and Sedgwick 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 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Halstead High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harvey County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hesston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Halstead High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Sedgwick High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 8-12
| 961 students
Rank: #66.
Burrton Ms/hs
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 E Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Harvey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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, Halstead High School and Sedgwick High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harvey County, KS?
6 public high schools are located in Harvey County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County, KS?
Harvey County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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