Best Public High Schools in Seward County (2025-26)

Best Seward County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,712 students in Seward County, KS.

The top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS are Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School and Liberal Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Seward County, KS public high schools have an score of 7% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and score of 9% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.

Seward County, KS public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Southwestern Heights Jr/sr 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Seward County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292

Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #22.

Liberal Sr High School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
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1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200

Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

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Seward County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2018)

516 W 1st
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500

Gr: K-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Liberal South Middle School (Closed 2018)

950 S Grant Ave
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300

Gr: 7-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Liberal West Middle School (Closed 2023)

500 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400

Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1002 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600

Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Mcdermott Elementary School (Closed 2023)

439 S Pennsylvania
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800

Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2018)

615 W 7th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900

Gr: K-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Southlawn Elementary School (Closed 2018)

836 S Jordan
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000

Gr: K-3 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2018)

840 N Washington
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100

Gr: PK-3 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS?

The top ranked public high schools in Seward County, KS include Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School and Liberal Sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Seward County?

2 public high schools are located in Seward County.

What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?

Seward County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).