For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,593 students in Saline County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS are Southeast Saline High School, Salina High Central and Salina High South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Saline County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ell-saline Middle/high School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Saline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5056 E. K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Grades: 7-12
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Salina High Central
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 950 students
Rank: #33.
Salina High South
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #44.
Ell-saline Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS include Southeast Saline High School, Salina High Central and Salina High South.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
5 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saline County include: Salina High South vs. Salina High Central, Salina High Central vs. Salina High South
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