For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,901 students in Crawford County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, KS are Girard High School, Frontenac Sr. High School and Pittsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Crawford County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frontenac Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Crawford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Girard High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 North Summit
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4326
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4326
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Frontenac Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S. Crawford
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #44.
North East High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1003 E South Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 W 400 Hwy
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
1003 E South Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 S Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
403 Brunetti Drive
Mc Cune, KS 66753
(620) 632-4217
Mc Cune, KS 66753
(620) 632-4217
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, KS include Girard High School, Frontenac Sr. High School and Pittsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crawford County?
6 public high schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crawford County include: Girard High School vs. Frontenac Sr. High School, Frontenac Sr. High School vs. Girard High School, Pittsburg High School vs. Frontenac Sr. High School
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