For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,989 students in Lyon County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lyon County, KS are Olpe Jr./sr. High School, Northern Heights and Hartford Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Lyon County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern Heights, 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 Lyon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olpe Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 W Listerscheid St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Northern Heights
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1208 Hwy 56
Allen, KS 66833
(620) 481-2087
Allen, KS 66833
(620) 481-2087
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hartford Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Commercial St
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Emporia High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Gr: 6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Gr: 5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1st & Osage
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lyon County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lyon County, KS include Olpe Jr./sr. High School, Northern Heights and Hartford Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lyon County?
4 public high schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon 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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