Top 3 Best Atchison County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 739 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison High School, Central School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Atchison County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Atchison County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Atchison County, KS

Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Grades: K-4
| 68 students
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Grades: K-4
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison High School, Central School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atchison County?
3 public high schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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