For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,830 students in Mcpherson County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS are Moundridge High School, Inman Jr/sr High School and Mcpherson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Mcpherson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smoky Valley High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Mcpherson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moundridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
526 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Inman Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 S Main
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Grades: 6-12
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
Smoky Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Grades: K-12
| 370 students
Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 N. Sixth
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Grades: PK-3
| 160 students
801 East First
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
128 North Park
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9590
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9590
Grades: PK
| n/a students
310 N Swedonia
Marquette, KS 67464
(785) 546-2275
Marquette, KS 67464
(785) 546-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Box K
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Box K
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS include Moundridge High School, Inman Jr/sr High School and Mcpherson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcpherson County?
6 public high schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Mcpherson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcpherson County include: Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School vs. Mcpherson High School, Inman Jr/sr High School vs. Mcpherson High School, Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School vs. Smoky Valley High School
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