Best Public High Schools in Brown County (2025-26)

Best Brown County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 497 students in Brown County, KS.

The top ranked public high schools in Brown County, KS are Hiawatha Sr High School and Horton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Brown County, KS public high schools have an score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.

Brown County, KS public high school have a of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Hiawatha 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 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Brown County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hiawatha Sr High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312

Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Horton High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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1120 First Ave East
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151

Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: n/an/a

Kickapoo Nation School

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400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365

Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Brown County, KS?

The top ranked public high schools in Brown County, KS include Hiawatha Sr High School and Horton High School.

How many public high schools are located in Brown County?

3 public high schools are located in Brown County.

What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?

Brown County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brown County include: Hiawatha Sr High School vs. Horton High School, Horton High School vs. Hiawatha Sr High School, Kickapoo Nation School vs. Horton High School