For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Horton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 First Ave East
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
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
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