For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,139 students in Thomas County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 163 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Thomas County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Thomas County, KS are Brewster High School, Golden Plains High School and Colby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Thomas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brewster High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 Kansas Avenue
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Golden Plains High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 N Grant Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Plains Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 W Third St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 Kansas Avenue
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Rank: #77.
Colby Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1890 S Franklin Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5300
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 West Third Str
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5000
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5000
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thomas County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Thomas County, KS include Brewster High School, Golden Plains High School and Colby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thomas County?
7 public schools are located in Thomas County.
What percentage of students in Thomas County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Thomas County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas 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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