For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 789 students in Neosho County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Neosho County, KS are St. Paul High School, Chanute High School and Erie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neosho County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Neosho County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Neosho County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chanute High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Neosho County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Chanute High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Erie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N. Main St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-1000
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Neosho County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: 1-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Erie High Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1400 North Main St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-3287
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-3287
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
6955 Kingman Rd
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Gr: 1-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
1st & Washington
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2772
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2772
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 278
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Box 278
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Neosho County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Neosho County, KS include St. Paul High School, Chanute High School and Erie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Neosho County?
3 public high schools are located in Neosho County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho County?
Neosho County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Neosho County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Neosho County include: St. Paul High School vs. Chanute High School, Chanute High School vs. St. Paul High School, Erie High School vs. Chanute High School
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