For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 329 students in Stafford County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Stafford County, KS are Macksville High School, Stafford Middle School/high School and St. John High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stafford County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Stafford County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Stafford County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macksville 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 30% 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 Stafford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Macksville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 N. Gilmore
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2475
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2475
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stafford Middle School/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
St. John High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Broadway
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3277
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3277
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Stafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stafford County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Stafford County, KS include Macksville High School, Stafford Middle School/high School and St. John High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stafford County?
3 public high schools are located in Stafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford County?
Stafford County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Stafford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stafford County include: St. John High School vs. Macksville High School, Macksville High School vs. St. John High School, Stafford Middle School/high School vs. St. John High School
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