For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 506 students in Sheridan County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, KS are Hoxie Elementary School, Golden Plains Elementary School and Hoxie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Queen Ave.
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3258
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3258
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Golden Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 W 6th
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Hoxie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Queen Ave
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3286
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3286
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, KS include Hoxie Elementary School, Golden Plains Elementary School and Hoxie High School.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan County?
3 public schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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