For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,448 students in Miami County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Miami County, KS are Louisburg Virtual Program, Louisburg High School and Paola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Miami County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Miami County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Louisburg 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 13% 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 Miami County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louisburg Virtual Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29020 Mission Belleview Road
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1700
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Louisburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Aquatic Drive
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1720
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Paola High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Angela
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Osawatomie High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Trojan Dr
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-2191
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Trojan Drive
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-2191
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Miami County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 East North Avenue
Fontana, KS 66026
(913) 849-3141
Fontana, KS 66026
(913) 849-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
22795 West 255th St
Hillsdale, KS 66036
(913) 294-8060
Hillsdale, KS 66036
(913) 294-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
5 So. Peoria Street
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-3458
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-3458
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Miami County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Miami County, KS include Louisburg Virtual Program, Louisburg High School and Paola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Miami County?
5 public high schools are located in Miami County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami County?
Miami County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Miami County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Miami County include: Louisburg High School vs. Paola High School, Paola High School vs. Louisburg High School, Osawatomie High School vs. Paola High School
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