For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,688 students in Montgomery County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS are Independence Sr High School, Caney Valley High School and Cherryvale Sr / Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Montgomery County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Field Kindley 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 35% 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 Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Field Kindley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
1110 West 8th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Montgomery County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2108 W 4th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
701 W 4th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
200 Walnut
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS include Independence Sr High School, Caney Valley High School and Cherryvale Sr / Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Independence Sr High School vs. Field Kindley High School, Field Kindley High School vs. Independence Sr High School, Cherryvale Sr / Middle School vs. Caney Valley High School
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