For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 405 students in Morris County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Morris County, KS are White City High School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Morris County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Council Grove Junior Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Morris County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White City High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 E Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Morris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 N. 8th Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
140 9th Street
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Gr: K-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
White City Junior High Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
414 East Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Morris County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morris County, KS include White City High School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morris County?
2 public high schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Morris County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morris County include: White City High School vs. Council Grove Junior Senior High School, Council Grove Junior Senior High School vs. White City High School
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