For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 883 students in Osage County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Osage County, KS are Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School, Osage City High School and Lyndon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Osage County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Osage City 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 10% 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 Osage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Ne Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Osage City High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Ellinwood
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3172
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3172
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Lyndon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 East 6th St
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4911
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #44.
Burlingame Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 North Dacotah
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3315
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3315
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Trail High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15701 S California Ave
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Osage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Burlingame Ave
Scranton, KS 66537
(785) 793-2256
Scranton, KS 66537
(785) 793-2256
Grades: 3-4
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Osage County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Osage County, KS include Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School, Osage City High School and Lyndon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Osage County?
5 public high schools are located in Osage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Osage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Osage County include: Santa Fe Trail High School vs. Osage City High School, Osage City High School vs. Santa Fe Trail High School, Lyndon High School vs. Burlingame Junior/senior High School
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