For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,325 students in Bourbon County, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 240 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Bourbon County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Bourbon County, KS are West Bourbon Elementary School, Eugene Ware Elementary School and Fort Scott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bourbon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Bourbon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Fifth Street
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 756-4335
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 756-4335
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Eugene Ware Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Third
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3380
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3380
Grades: 3-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Scott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 E 12th St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Scott Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 S Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Uniontown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fifth Street
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 756-4301
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 756-4301
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winfield Scott Elementary School
Magnet School
316 W Tenth St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Grades: PK-2
| 469 students
Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 South Judson
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bourbon County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Bourbon County, KS include West Bourbon Elementary School, Eugene Ware Elementary School and Fort Scott Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bourbon County?
6 public schools are located in Bourbon County.
What percentage of students in Bourbon County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Bourbon County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bourbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bourbon County include: Fort Scott Sr High School vs. Uniontown High School, Uniontown High School vs. Fort Scott Sr High School
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