Anderson County Jr/Sr High School is a public secondary school in Garnett, Kansas, United States. It serves students in grades 7–12 and the only high school operated by the Garnett USD 365 school district. The school colors are red and white and the school mascot is the Bulldog.
Serving 433 students in grades 7-12, Anderson County Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anderson County Jr/sr High School's student population of 433 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Anderson County Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson County Jr/sr High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson County Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Anderson County Jr/sr High School is ranked #845 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Anderson County Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Anderson County Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ottawa Sr High School, Crest High School, Paola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anderson County Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Anderson County Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Anderson County Jr/sr High School?
433 students attend Anderson County Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Anderson County Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson County Jr/sr High School?
Anderson County Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anderson County Jr/sr High School offer ?
Anderson County Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anderson County Jr/sr High School part of?
Anderson County Jr/sr High School is part of Garnett School District.
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