For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 663 students in Linn County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, KS are Jayhawk-linn High School, Prairie View High School and Pleasanton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Linn 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 Prairie View High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Linn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jayhawk-linn High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14675 Ks Hwy 52
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prairie View High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13731 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasanton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
303 S 3rd Street
Blue Mound, KS 66010
(913) 756-2212
Blue Mound, KS 66010
(913) 756-2212
Grades: 1-6
| 27 students
Po Box 68
Prescott, KS 66767
(913) 471-4510
Prescott, KS 66767
(913) 471-4510
Grades: 1-6
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Linn County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, KS include Jayhawk-linn High School, Prairie View High School and Pleasanton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Linn County?
3 public high schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Linn County include: Pleasanton High School vs. Jayhawk-linn High School, Jayhawk-linn High School vs. Pleasanton High School, Jayhawk-linn High School vs. Prairie View High School
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