For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,278 students in Marion County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, KS are Goessel High School, Centre and Hillsboro Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public high schools.
Marion 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 Hillsboro Middle/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 19% 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 Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goessel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Main
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-2242
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-2242
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Centre
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2374 310th Street
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Marion High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Main
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Kansas Online Learning Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2374 310th
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Gr: K-12 | 359 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Sycamore Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3297
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3297
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, KS include Goessel High School, Centre and Hillsboro Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
6 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: Centre vs. Goessel High School, Centre vs. Hillsboro Middle/high School, Hillsboro Middle/high School vs. Goessel High School