For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,532 students in Ellis County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, KS are Hays High School, Ellis Jr/sr High School and Victoria Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Ellis County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hays 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hays High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 E 13th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Ellis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
Victoria Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1107 10th St.
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
1107 10th St
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, KS include Hays High School, Ellis Jr/sr High School and Victoria Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellis County?
4 public high schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ellis County include: Victoria Junior-senior High School vs. Hays High School, Hays High School vs. Victoria Junior-senior High School, Ellis Jr/sr High School vs. Hays High School
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