For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 409 students in Parsons, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Parsons, KS is Parsons Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parsons, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Parsons have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Parsons, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parsons Sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Parsons, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parsons Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Hosp. Training Center Parsons
Magnet School
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Parsons, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 South 14th St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1020 South 31st
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Parsons Health Careers Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Parsons, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Parsons, KS include Parsons Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Parsons?
2 public high schools are located in Parsons.
What is the racial composition of students in Parsons?
Parsons public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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