For the 2025 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 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Queen Ave.
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3258
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3258
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Plains Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 W 6th
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Hoxie High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Queen Ave
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3286
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3286
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
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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