For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 726 students in Wilson County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, KS are Neodesha High School, Altoona-midway Middle/high School and Fredonia Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Wilson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fredonia Jr./sr. High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Wilson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neodesha High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3015
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3015
Grades: 7-12
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona-midway Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
916 Robinson
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4172
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4172
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
203 N 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, KS include Neodesha High School, Altoona-midway Middle/high School and Fredonia Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilson County?
3 public high schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wilson County include: Neodesha High School vs. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School, Fredonia Jr./sr. High School vs. Neodesha High School, Altoona-midway Middle/high School vs. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.