For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 200 students in Smith Center, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Smith Center, KS is Smith Center Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith Center, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Smith Center have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Smith Center, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smith Center Jr Sr 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 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Smith Center, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Smith Center, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Smith Center, KS include Smith Center Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smith Center?
1 public high schools are located in Smith Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Center?
Smith Center public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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