For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,263 students in Hays, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Hays, KS is Hays High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Hays have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Hays, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hays High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Hays, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 E 13th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
201 E 7th St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Hays, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1309 Fort
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hays, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Hays, KS include Hays High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hays?
2 public high schools are located in Hays.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays?
Hays public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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