For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 175 students in Gove County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS are Wheatland High School and Quinter Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gove County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Gove County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kansas public high schools.
Gove County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quinter Jr-sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Gove County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 K 23
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Quinter Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Long
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Gove County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 68
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
P.o. Box 149
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS include Wheatland High School and Quinter Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gove County?
2 public high schools are located in Gove County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gove County?
Gove County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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