Top 5 Best Kearny County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 902 students in Kearny County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Kearny County, KS are Deerfield High School, Lakin Elementary School and Lakin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny 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 Kearny County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kearny County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Lakin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
407 N Main
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Grades: PK-4
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Lakin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Grades: 5-8
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Deerfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
Lakin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
407 N Campbell
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #66.
Deerfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kearny County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Kearny County, KS include Deerfield High School, Lakin Elementary School and Lakin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kearny County?
6 public schools are located in Kearny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny County?
Kearny County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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