For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,830 students in Mcpherson County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS are Inman Jr/sr High School, Moundridge High School and Smoky Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Mcpherson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Inman Jr/sr 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mcpherson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inman Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 S Main
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Moundridge High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Smoky Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Grades: K-12
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #66.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Grades: 6-12
| 177 students
Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 N. Sixth
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Grades: PK-3
| 160 students
801 East First
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
128 North Park
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9590
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9590
Grades: PK
| n/a students
310 N Swedonia
Marquette, KS 67464
(785) 546-2275
Marquette, KS 67464
(785) 546-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Box K
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Box K
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS include Inman Jr/sr High School, Moundridge High School and Smoky Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcpherson County?
6 public high schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mcpherson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcpherson County include: Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School vs. Mcpherson High School, Inman Jr/sr High School vs. Mcpherson High School, Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School vs. Smoky Valley High School
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