For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 344 students in Lincoln County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, KS are Lincoln Jr/sr High School and Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Lincoln County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln 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 11% 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 Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 East North
Lincoln, KS 67455
(785) 524-4193
Lincoln, KS 67455
(785) 524-4193
Grades: 6-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
504 West 4th
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7175
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7175
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
405 N. Kentucky Avenue
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7179
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7179
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
504 W 4th Street
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7175
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7175
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, KS include Lincoln Jr/sr High School and Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
2 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior vs. Lincoln Jr/sr High School, Lincoln Jr/sr High School vs. Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior
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