For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,028 students in Allen County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Allen County, KS are Humboldt Virtual Education, Humboldt High School and Marmaton Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Allen County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Iola Sr 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 15% 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 Allen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humboldt Virtual Education
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 S. 9th St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Gr: 6-12 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 New York St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Marmaton Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Iola Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
300 East Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
128 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Allen County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Humboldt Elementary Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1100 Central St
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
300 S Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Gr: 1-2 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
902 S. Washington
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: 3-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Gr: PK-K | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Allen County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Allen County, KS include Humboldt Virtual Education, Humboldt High School and Marmaton Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Allen County?
6 public high schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Allen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allen County include: Marmaton Valley High School vs. Iola Sr High School, Marmaton Valley High School vs. Humboldt High School, Humboldt High School vs. Marmaton Valley High School
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