For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 419 students in Graham County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Graham County, KS are Hill City Elementary School and Hill City Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Graham County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Graham County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N 4th Ave
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3425
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3425
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Hill City Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ringneck Drive
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Grades: 7-12
| 196 students
Graham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
#1 Ringneck Drive
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
203 North Second
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3451
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3451
Grades: 5-8
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Graham County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Graham County, KS include Hill City Elementary School and Hill City Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Graham County?
2 public schools are located in Graham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County?
Graham County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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