For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,582 students in Marshall County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, KS are Axtell High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School and Frankfort High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Marshall County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marysville 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 20% 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 Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Axtell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2274 6th Road
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
Marysville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Walnut
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Grades: 7-12
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
3675 74th Street
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(888) 303-7077
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(888) 303-7077
Grades: K-12
| 868 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 North Main Street
Summerfield, KS 66541
(785) 244-6221
Summerfield, KS 66541
(785) 244-6221
Grades: PK-4
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, KS include Axtell High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School and Frankfort High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
5 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marshall County include: Marysville Jr/sr High School vs. Valley Heights Jr/sr High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School vs. Marysville Jr/sr High School, Axtell High School vs. Frankfort High School
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