For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 414 students in Sherman County, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Sherman County, KS is Goodland Jr-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Sherman County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Goodland Jr-sr. High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Sherman County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goodland Jr-sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Cherry
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-5656
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-5656
Grades: 7-12
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goodland Virtual School
Magnet School
1311 Main
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-2397
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-2397
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11th Street & Montana
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-7561
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-7561
Grades: 7-8
| 132 students
700 East 4th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3912
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3912
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sherman County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Sherman County, KS include Goodland Jr-sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sherman County?
2 public high schools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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