For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 263 students in Kearny County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kearny County, KS are Deerfield High School and Lakin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny County, 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 16% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Kearny County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Kearny County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakin High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Kearny County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Lakin High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Campbell
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kearny County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kearny County, KS include Deerfield High School and Lakin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kearny County?
2 public high schools are located in Kearny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny County?
Kearny County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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