For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,143 students in Finney County, KS (there are , serving 345 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Finney County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Finney County, KS are Plymell Elementary School, Jennie Barker Elementary School and Jennie Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Finney County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Finney County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Finney County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plymell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 W Plymell Rd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7800
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7800
Grades: K-6
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Jennie Barker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5585 N Jennie Barker Rd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7700
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7700
Grades: K-6
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Jennie Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 E Harding
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7750
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7750
Grades: PK-4
| 762 students
Rank: #44.
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Wilcox
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7350
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7350
Grades: K-4
| 178 students
Rank: #55.
Florence Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 Labrador Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7400
Grades: K-4
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Georgia Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Johnson
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7550
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7550
Grades: K-4
| 126 students
Rank: #77.
Alta Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 East Pine
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7200
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7200
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #88.
Holcomb Elementary 3-5
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Main
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2257
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2257
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Rank: #99.
Victor Ornelas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3401 E Spruce
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7900
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7900
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
Abe Hubert Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 A Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8400
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Rank: #1111.
Holcomb High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Jones
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2063
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2063
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Jennie Barker Rd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8300
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Rank: #1313.
Gertrude Walker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 W Fair
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7600
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7600
Grades: K-4
| 216 students
Rank: #1414.
Buffalo Jones Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Taylor Ave
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7300
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7300
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
Rank: #1515.
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Belmont
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8200
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8200
Grades: 5-6
| 351 students
Rank: #1616.
Kenneth Henderson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2406 Fleming
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8500
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8500
Grades: 5-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1717.
Horace J. Good Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1412 N. Main St.
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8100
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1818.
Holcomb Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Henderson
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2699
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2699
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #1919.
Usd 457 Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8615
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8615
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: #2020.
Gc Achieve At J.d. Adams Hall
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Rank: #2121.
Garden City High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Buffalo Way Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N. Jones Ave.
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2629
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
204 Henderson
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-4431
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-4431
Grades: PK-2
| 241 students
Finney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 Ballinger
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-0291
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-0291
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Finney County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Finney County, KS include Plymell Elementary School, Jennie Barker Elementary School and Jennie Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Finney County?
23 public schools are located in Finney County.
What percentage of students in Finney County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Finney County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Finney County?
Finney County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Finney County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Finney County include: Horace J. Good Middle School vs. Kenneth Henderson Middle School, Kenneth Henderson Middle School vs. Horace J. Good Middle School, Holcomb Elementary 3-5 vs. Holcomb High School
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