Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2026)

Best Saline County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,593 students in Saline County, KS.

The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS are Southeast Saline High School, Salina High Central and Salina High South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Saline County, KS public high schools have an score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.

Saline County, KS public high school have a of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Southeast Saline 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 36% 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 Saline County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Southeast Saline High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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5056 E. K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286

Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Salina High Central

(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
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650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500

Gr: 9-12 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #33.

Salina High South

(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
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730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700

Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #44.

Ell-saline Middle/high School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600

Gr: 7-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #55.

Salina Virtual Innovation Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
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811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369

Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saline County, KS

Saline County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ell-saline High School (Closed 2023)

414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633

Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frank Hageman Elementary School (Closed 2004)

409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850

Gr: K-6 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 40%

Franklin-lowell Elementary School (Closed 2004)

830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830

Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS?

The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, KS include Southeast Saline High School, Salina High Central and Salina High South.

How many public high schools are located in Saline County?

5 public high schools are located in Saline County.

What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?

Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saline County include: Salina High South vs. Salina High Central, Salina High Central vs. Salina High South