For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,712 students in Seward County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS are Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School and Liberal Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Seward 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 Southwestern Heights Jr/sr 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Seward County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Liberal Sr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
516 W 1st
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Gr: K-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
950 S Grant Ave
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
500 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1002 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
439 S Pennsylvania
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
615 W 7th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Gr: K-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
836 S Jordan
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Gr: K-3 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
840 N Washington
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Gr: PK-3 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS include Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School and Liberal Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Seward County?
2 public high schools are located in Seward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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