For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 262 students in Kearny County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Kearny County, KS are Deerfield High School and Lakin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Kearny County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Kearny County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakin High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kearny County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Lakin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Campbell
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kearny County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Kearny County, KS include Deerfield High School and Lakin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kearny County?
2 public high schools are located in Kearny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny County?
Kearny County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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