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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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