For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,675 students in Seward County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS are Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School and Liberal Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Seward 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 Southwestern Heights Jr/sr 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Seward County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Liberal Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,353 students
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
516 W 1st
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Grades: K-3
| 170 students
950 S Grant Ave
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Grades: 7-8
| 363 students
500 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
1002 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Grades: K-3
| 195 students
439 S Pennsylvania
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Grades: K-3
| 298 students
615 W 7th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Grades: K-3
| 176 students
836 S Jordan
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Grades: K-3
| 287 students
840 N Washington
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Grades: PK-3
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS include Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School and Liberal Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Seward County?
2 public high schools are located in Seward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward County public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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