For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 820 students in Norton County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Norton County, KS are Northern Valley High School, Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Norton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Almena Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Grades: PK-4
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Eisenhower Drive
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Norton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 W. Wilberforce Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Norton Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Jones Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5851
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5851
Grades: 7-8
| 107 students
Norton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 South Chapman
Lenora, KS 67645
(785) 567-4350
Lenora, KS 67645
(785) 567-4350
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norton County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Norton County, KS include Northern Valley High School, Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norton County?
5 public schools are located in Norton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton County?
Norton County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Norton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Norton County include: Northern Valley High School vs. Norton High School
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