For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,102 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston High School, Kansas Connections Academy and Sedgwick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Harvey 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 Hesston 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 32% 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 Harvey County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hesston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Kansas Connections Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Grades: K-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #33.
Sedgwick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Opportunity Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Rank: #55.
Halstead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Newton Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #77.
Burrton Middle School High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 E Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Harvey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harvey County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston High School, Kansas Connections Academy and Sedgwick High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harvey County?
7 public high schools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Harvey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harvey County include: Hesston High School vs. Newton Sr High School, Newton Sr High School vs. Hesston High School
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