For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,186 students in Pottawatomie County, KS. The top ranked public high schools in Pottawatomie County, KS are Rock Creek High School, St. Marys Junior Senior High School and Wamego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawatomie County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Pottawatomie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Pottawatomie County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wamego 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 15% 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 Pottawatomie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Creek High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9355 Flush Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lasley
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6257
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6257
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Wamego High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Onaga Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 High Street
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-4251
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Pottawatomie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
530 Laswell
Emmett, KS 66422
(785) 535-2510
Emmett, KS 66422
(785) 535-2510
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pottawatomie County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Pottawatomie County, KS include Rock Creek High School, St. Marys Junior Senior High School and Wamego High School. Pottawatomie County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Pottawatomie County, KS?
5 public high schools are located in Pottawatomie County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawatomie County, KS?
Pottawatomie County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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