For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,143 students in Stevens County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Stevens County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stevens County, KS are Moscow Elementary School, Hugoton Elementary School and Hugoton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stevens County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Stevens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stevens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Mcvicker Street
Moscow, KS 67952
(620) 598-2224
Moscow, KS 67952
(620) 598-2224
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Hugoton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 E 6th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4376
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4376
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Hugoton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4341
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4341
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Hugoton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Moscow High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 High Road
Moscow, KS 67952
(620) 598-2250
Moscow, KS 67952
(620) 598-2250
Gr: 6-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stevens County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Stevens County, KS include Moscow Elementary School, Hugoton Elementary School and Hugoton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stevens County?
6 public schools are located in Stevens County.
What percentage of students in Stevens County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stevens County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stevens County?
Stevens County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stevens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stevens County include: Moscow High School vs. Hugoton High School, Hugoton High School vs. Moscow High School, Hugoton Learning Academy vs. Hugoton High School
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