For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 327 students in Pawnee County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS are Pawnee Heights and Larned Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public high schools.
Pawnee County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Larned Sr High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Pawnee County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee Heights
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 West Grand
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Gr: 3-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Larned Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Corse
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Pawnee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 W 5th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Gr: PK-K | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1604 State
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Gr: 3-4 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
601 Elm
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 28%
523 E 12th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Gr: 1-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1301 Kansas Hwy 264
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS include Pawnee Heights and Larned Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public high schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Pawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pawnee County include: Larned Sr High School vs. Pawnee Heights, Pawnee Heights vs. Larned Sr High School
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