For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,379 students in Reno County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Reno County, KS are Haven Virtual Academy, Haven High School and Pretty Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reno County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Reno County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Reno County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buhler 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 25% 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 Reno County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haven Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 North Emporia
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2587
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2587
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Haven High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 5th
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pretty Prairie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 E Main
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6313
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6313
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fairfield Schools
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16115 South Langdon Road
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Nickerson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Buhler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Hutchinson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 East 13th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,283 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
406 W. 7th
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Central State Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 500-5945
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 500-5945
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Hutchinson Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 S Madison
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
406 W. 7th
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Reno County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 S Madison
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
900 West Main
Arlington, KS 67514
(620) 538-3621
Arlington, KS 67514
(620) 538-3621
Gr: PK-4
203 Old Hwy 50 West
Sylvia, KS 67581
(620) 486-2233
Sylvia, KS 67581
(620) 486-2233
Gr: PK-4
1500 E 11th, Suite 200
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
500 S. Reformatory
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Gr: Inquire with school
Hutchinson Cyber Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
100 West 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Gr: 1-6 | 14 students
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
301 E Kansas Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Gr: 9-12
315 East Bigger
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
4712 E 4th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5 West Avenue
Partridge, KS 67566
(620) 567-2641
Partridge, KS 67566
(620) 567-2641
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
815 Se Rice Road
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Gr: Inquire with school
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1806 Pinecrest Cr.
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Reno County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Reno County, KS include Haven Virtual Academy, Haven High School and Pretty Prairie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Reno County?
11 public high schools are located in Reno County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reno County?
Reno County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Reno County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Reno County include: Haven High School vs. Buhler High School, Nickerson High School vs. Hutchinson High School, Buhler High School vs. Haven High School
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