For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 213 students in Rush County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS are Otis-bison Junior/senior High School, La Crosse High School and Otis Bison Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Rush County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Crosse 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 11% 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 Rush County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle St.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
La Crosse High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Otis Bison Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 Main
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS include Otis-bison Junior/senior High School, La Crosse High School and Otis Bison Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Rush County?
3 public high schools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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