For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 757 students in Bourbon County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KS are Fort Scott Sr High School and Uniontown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Bourbon County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Scott Sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bourbon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Scott Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 S Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Uniontown High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fifth Street
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KS include Fort Scott Sr High School and Uniontown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bourbon County?
2 public high schools are located in Bourbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bourbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bourbon County include: Fort Scott Sr High School vs. Uniontown High School, Uniontown High School vs. Fort Scott Sr High School
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