For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 615 students in Nemaha County, KS. The top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS are Wetmore High School, Nemaha Central High School and Centralia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public high schools.
Nemaha County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nemaha Central 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 6% 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 Nemaha County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wetmore High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Nemaha Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Centralia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #44.
Sabetha High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
313 Nemaha
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
313 Nemaha St
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
416 Jilson St Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
416 Jilson St Box 44
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
110 North 11th St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
214 North 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Grades: K-6
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS include Wetmore High School, Nemaha Central High School and Centralia High School. Nemaha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Nemaha County?
4 public high schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Nemaha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nemaha County include: Wetmore High School vs. Sabetha High School, Nemaha Central High School vs. Centralia High School, Nemaha Central High School vs. Sabetha High School
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