For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 326 students in Scott County, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Scott County, KS is Scott City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Scott County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Scott City 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 Main
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
608 S. Main
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Barclay Avenue
Shallow Water, KS 67872
(620) 872-7680
Shallow Water, KS 67872
(620) 872-7680
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, KS include Scott City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
2 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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