For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 270 students in Rooks County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rooks County, KS are Palco High School, Plainville High School and Stockton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rooks County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Rooks County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainville 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 7% 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 Rooks County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palco High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Plainville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rooks County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rooks County, KS include Palco High School, Plainville High School and Stockton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rooks County?
3 public high schools are located in Rooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County?
Rooks County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Rooks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rooks County include: Plainville High School vs. Stockton High School, Stockton High School vs. Plainville High School
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