For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 327 students in Pawnee County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS are Pawnee Heights and Larned Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public high schools.
Pawnee County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Larned Sr High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Pawnee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee Heights
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 West Grand
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Gr: 3-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Larned Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Corse
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS include Pawnee Heights and Larned Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public high schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Pawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pawnee County include: Larned Sr High School vs. Pawnee Heights, Pawnee Heights vs. Larned Sr High School
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