For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 270 students in Rooks County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Rooks County, KS are Palco High School, Stockton High School and Plainville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rooks County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Rooks County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainville 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rooks County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palco High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Plainville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rooks County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Rooks County, KS include Palco High School, Stockton High School and Plainville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rooks County?
3 public high schools are located in Rooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County?
Rooks County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rooks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rooks County include: Plainville High School vs. Stockton High School, Stockton High School vs. Plainville High School
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