For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 481 students in Atchison, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Atchison, KS are Atchison High School and Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Atchison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Atchison, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atchison High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Atchison, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Atchison, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Gr: 6-11 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 37%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Atchison, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Atchison, KS include Atchison High School and Central School.
How many public high schools are located in Atchison?
2 public high schools are located in Atchison.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison?
Atchison public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Atchison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Atchison include: Atchison High School vs. Central School, Central School vs. Atchison High School
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