For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 589 students in Paola, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Paola, KS is Paola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paola, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Paola have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Paola, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paola High School, with ≥95% 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 Paola, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paola High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Angela
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paola, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Paola, KS include Paola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paola?
1 public high schools are located in Paola.
What is the racial composition of students in Paola?
Paola 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).
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