For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 566 students in Rice County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS are Chase High School, Little River High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Rice County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lyons High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Rice County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chase High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Little River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Lyons High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rice County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academyyou High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 5-8
| 92 students
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Grades: K-6
| 28 students
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS include Chase High School, Little River High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rice County?
4 public high schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rice County include: Sterling Junior High/senior High School vs. Lyons High School, Lyons High School vs. Sterling Junior High/senior High School
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