For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 397 students in Morris County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Morris County, KS are White City High School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Morris County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Council Grove Junior Senior 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Morris County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White City High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 E Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Morris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 N. 8th Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
140 9th Street
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Grades: K-4
| 69 students
White City Junior High Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
414 East Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Morris County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Morris County, KS include White City High School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morris County?
2 public high schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Morris County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morris County include: Council Grove Junior Senior High School vs. White City High School
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