For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,593 students in Saline County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS are Southeast Saline High School, Salina High Central and Salina High South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Saline 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 Southeast Saline 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 36% 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 Saline County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Saline High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5056 E. K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Salina High Central
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Salina High South
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Ell-saline Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 40%
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS include Southeast Saline High School, Salina High Central and Salina High South.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
5 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saline County include: Salina High South vs. Salina High Central, Salina High Central vs. Salina High South
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