For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 151 students in Ness County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains High School and Ness City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Ness County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ness City High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Ness County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Plains High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Ness City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains High School and Ness City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ness County?
2 public high schools are located in Ness County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ness County?
Ness County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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