For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 789 students in Neosho County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Neosho County, KS are St. Paul High School, Chanute High School and Erie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neosho County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Neosho County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Neosho County, 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 Chanute 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 14% 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 Neosho County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Chanute High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Erie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N. Main St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-1000
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Neosho County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: 1-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Erie High Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1400 North Main St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-3287
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-3287
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
6955 Kingman Rd
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Gr: 1-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
1st & Washington
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2772
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2772
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 278
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Box 278
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Neosho County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Neosho County, KS include St. Paul High School, Chanute High School and Erie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Neosho County?
3 public high schools are located in Neosho County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho County?
Neosho County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Neosho County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Neosho County include: St. Paul High School vs. Chanute High School, Chanute High School vs. St. Paul High School, Erie High School vs. Chanute High School
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