For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 240 students in Sterling, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Sterling, KS is Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Sterling, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling Junior High/senior High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Sterling, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sterling, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sterling, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Sterling, KS include Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sterling?
1 public high schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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