For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,364 students in Sumner County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Sumner County, KS are Oxford Online Virtual School, Argonia High School and Belle Plaine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Sumner 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 Wellington 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 19% 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 Sumner County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Online Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Argonia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 N Pine
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Belle Plaine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N. Main Street
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2421
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
South Haven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Rank: #55.
Conway Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
607 W. St. Louis
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2963
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Oxford Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Caldwell Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 N. Osage St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wellington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caldwell Secondary School-chisholm Trail Elea
Magnet School
31 N. Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wellington Virtual School
Magnet School
221 S Washington Ave
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Sumner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 N Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
201 North B
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Grades: 6
| 128 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 Sumner County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Sumner County, KS include Oxford Online Virtual School, Argonia High School and Belle Plaine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sumner County?
10 public high schools are located in Sumner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County?
Sumner County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Sumner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sumner County include: Argonia High School vs. Belle Plaine High School, Belle Plaine High School vs. Argonia High School, Oxford Jr/sr High School vs. Conway Springs High School
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