For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,152 students in Jefferson County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, KS are Jefferson West High School, Perry Lecompton High School and Jefferson Co North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson 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 21% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Jefferson 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 Jefferson West High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jefferson West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
619 Condray St
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-3331
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Perry Lecompton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5124
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5124
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Co North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 5th Street
Winchester, KS 66097
(913) 774-8515
Winchester, KS 66097
(913) 774-8515
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mclouth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Valley Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Elm Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3851 South St
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212
Grades: PK
| 23 students
500 East Sunflower
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
405 Cedar St
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156
Grades: PK-4
| 178 students
P.o. Box 7
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766
Grades: 5-7
| 2 students
Po Box 347
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905
Grades: 5
| 72 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 Jefferson County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, KS include Jefferson West High School, Perry Lecompton High School and Jefferson Co North High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Mclouth High School vs. Jefferson Co North High School, Jefferson Co North High School vs. Jefferson West High School, Jefferson West High School vs. Jefferson Co North High School
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