For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 251 students in Norton County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS are Northern Valley High School and Norton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Norton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Norton County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norton 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 9% 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 Norton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Norton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 W. Wilberforce Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Norton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 South Chapman
Lenora, KS 67645
(785) 567-4350
Lenora, KS 67645
(785) 567-4350
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS include Northern Valley High School and Norton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norton County?
2 public high schools are located in Norton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton County?
Norton County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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