For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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