For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 231 students in Norton County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS are Northern Valley High School and Norton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Norton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public high schools.
Norton County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norton 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 7% 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 Norton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Norton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W. Wilberforce Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Norton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS include Northern Valley High School and Norton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norton County?
2 public high schools are located in Norton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton County?
Norton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Norton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Norton County include: Norton High School vs. Northern Valley High School, Northern Valley High School vs. Norton High School
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