For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 327 students in Pawnee County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS are Pawnee Heights and Larned Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Pawnee County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Larned Sr High School, with 80-89% 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 Pawnee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawnee Heights
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 West Grand
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Grades: 3-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Larned Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Corse
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Pawnee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 W 5th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Grades: PK-K
| 134 students
1604 State
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Grades: 3-4
| 133 students
601 North Elm
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
100 North Main
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
601 Elm
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Grades: 1-12
| 68 students
523 E 12th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
1389 Scenic Dr
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1301 Kansas Hwy 264
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, KS include Pawnee Heights and Larned Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public high schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee 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 Pawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pawnee County include: Larned Sr High School vs. Pawnee Heights, Pawnee Heights vs. Larned Sr High School
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