For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,485 students in Finney County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Finney County, KS are Holcomb High School, Usd 457 Virtual Academy and Gc Achieve At J.d. Adams Hall. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Finney County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Finney County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Finney County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holcomb High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Finney County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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 high schools in Finney County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Finney County, KS include Holcomb High School, Usd 457 Virtual Academy and Gc Achieve At J.d. Adams Hall.
How many public high schools are located in Finney County?
5 public high schools are located in Finney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Finney County?
Finney County public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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