For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 322 students in Comanche County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Comanche County, KS are South Central Elementary School, South Central Middle School and South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Comanche County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Comanche County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Comanche County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
South Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Garfield
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Comanche County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Comanche County, KS include South Central Elementary School, South Central Middle School and South Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Comanche County?
3 public schools are located in Comanche County.
What is the racial composition of students in Comanche County?
Comanche County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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