For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 581 students in Rice County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS are Chase High School, Little River High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Rice County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Little River 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 25% 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 Rice County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chase High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 8-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Little River High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lyons High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rice County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS include Chase High School, Little River High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rice County?
4 public high schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rice County include: Sterling Junior High/senior High School vs. Lyons High School, Lyons High School vs. Sterling Junior High/senior High School, Little River High School vs. Chase High School
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