For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 151 students in Ness County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains High School and Ness City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Ness County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ness City High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Ness County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Plains High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Ness City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Ness County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 218
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
311 W. Ogden
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains High School and Ness City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ness County?
2 public high schools are located in Ness County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ness County?
Ness County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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