For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 318 students in Iola, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Iola, KS is Iola Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iola, KS public high schools 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 Iola have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Iola, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Iola Sr 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 17% 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 Iola, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iola Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
300 East Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Iola, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Iola, KS include Iola Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iola?
2 public high schools are located in Iola.
What is the racial composition of students in Iola?
Iola public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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