For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,119 students in Dickinson County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, KS are Chapman High School, Hope High School and Abilene High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public high schools.
Dickinson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapman High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dickinson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapman High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hope High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Abilene High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Solomon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Herington High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 N. Mulberry
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, KS include Chapman High School, Hope High School and Abilene High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickinson County?
6 public high schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dickinson County include: Abilene High School vs. Solomon High School
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