For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 831 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KS are Holton High School, Jackson Heights High School And Middle School and Royal Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson 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 30% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Jackson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holton 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 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Royal Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E 1st
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Jackson County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 New Jersey
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2051
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2051
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Delia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
334 Nora Street
Delia, KS 66418
(785) 771-3470
Delia, KS 66418
(785) 771-3470
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
12692 266th Rd.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2194
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2194
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KS include Holton High School, Jackson Heights High School And Middle School and Royal Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Jackson Heights High School And Middle School vs. Holton High School, Holton High School vs. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
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