For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 430 students in Baxter Springs, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Baxter Springs, KS is Baxter Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter Springs, 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 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Baxter Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Baxter Springs, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baxter Springs High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Baxter Springs, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baxter Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Usd 508 Eacademy
Magnet School
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Baxter Springs, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Cleveland
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Baxter Springs, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Baxter Springs, KS include Baxter Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baxter Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Baxter Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter Springs?
Baxter Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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