For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 286 students in Washington County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, KS are Hanover High School, Linn High School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Washington County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Linn High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
Washington County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 North D Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 164 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1104 Main St
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Grades: K-5
| 57 students
221 N Morton
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Box 275
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, KS include Hanover High School, Linn High School and Washington County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
3 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Hanover High School vs. Linn High School
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