For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 263 students in Smith County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Smith County, KS are Thunder Ridge High School and Smith Center Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Smith 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 Smith Center 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Smith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thunder Ridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 East Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Grades: 7-12
| 200 students
Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 S Kansas
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-6
| 79 students
209 E Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-3
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Smith County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Smith County, KS include Thunder Ridge High School and Smith Center Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smith County?
2 public high schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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