For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,237 students in Labette County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Labette County, KS are Parsons Sr High School, Labette County High School and Oswego Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Labette County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Labette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Labette County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Labette County High School, with ≥95% 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 and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Labette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parsons Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Labette County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Chetopa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 S. High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students
Labette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 South 14th St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1020 South 31st
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Labette County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Labette County, KS include Parsons Sr High School, Labette County High School and Oswego Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Labette County?
6 public high schools are located in Labette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Labette County?
Labette County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Labette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Labette County include: Parsons Sr High School vs. Labette County High School, Labette County High School vs. Parsons Sr High School, Chetopa High School vs. Labette County High School
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