For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,756 students in Montgomery County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS are Caney Valley High School, Independence Sr High School and Cherryvale Sr / Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Montgomery 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 Field Kindley 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 34% 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 Montgomery County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Field Kindley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
1110 West 8th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2108 W 4th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
701 W 4th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Grades: 3-4
| 291 students
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Grades: 1-8
| 235 students
200 Walnut
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS include Caney Valley High School, Independence Sr High School and Cherryvale Sr / Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County, KS?
7 public high schools are located in Montgomery County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, KS?
Montgomery County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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