For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 497 students in Brown County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brown County, KS are Hiawatha Sr High School and Horton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown 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 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Brown County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hiawatha Sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Horton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 First Ave East
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brown County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brown County, KS include Hiawatha Sr High School and Horton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brown County?
3 public high schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brown County include: Hiawatha Sr High School vs. Horton High School, Horton High School vs. Hiawatha Sr High School, Horton High School vs. Kickapoo Nation School
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