For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 664 students in Elk County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Elk County, KS are West Elk Schools, Elk Valley High School and West Elk Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Elk County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Elk Schools, with ≥90% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: PK-12
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
West Elk Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Elk County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
416 North Plumb
Moline, KS 67353
(620) 647-3289
Moline, KS 67353
(620) 647-3289
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elk County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Elk County, KS include West Elk Schools, Elk Valley High School and West Elk Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Elk County?
3 public high schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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