Top 3 Best Nemaha County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 620 students in Nemaha County, KS. The top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS are Wetmore High School, Centralia High School and Nemaha Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Nemaha 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 Sabetha 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 5% 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 Nemaha County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wetmore High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Centralia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Nemaha Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Sabetha High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nemaha County, KS

Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
313 Nemaha
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
313 Nemaha St
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
416 Jilson St Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
416 Jilson St Box 44
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
110 North 11th St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
214 North 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Grades: K-6
| 55 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS include Wetmore High School, Centralia High School and Nemaha Central High School. Nemaha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Nemaha County, KS?
4 public high schools are located in Nemaha County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County, KS?
Nemaha County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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