For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 213 students in Rush County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS are La Crosse High School, Otis Bison Academy and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush 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 23% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Rush County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Crosse High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rush County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crosse High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Otis Bison Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle St.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 Main
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rush County, KS include La Crosse High School, Otis Bison Academy and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rush County?
3 public high schools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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