For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 757 students in Bourbon County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KS are Fort Scott Sr High School and Uniontown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Bourbon County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Scott Sr 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bourbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Scott Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 S Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Uniontown High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fifth Street
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 South Judson
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KS include Fort Scott Sr High School and Uniontown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bourbon County?
2 public high schools are located in Bourbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bourbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bourbon County include: Fort Scott Sr High School vs. Uniontown High School, Uniontown High School vs. Fort Scott Sr High School
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