For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,830 students in Mcpherson County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS are Moundridge High School, Inman Jr/sr High School and Mcpherson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Mcpherson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smoky Valley 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 17% 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 Mcpherson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moundridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
526 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Inman Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 S Main
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Smoky Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Gr: K-12 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS include Moundridge High School, Inman Jr/sr High School and Mcpherson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcpherson County?
6 public high schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Mcpherson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcpherson County include: Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School vs. Smoky Valley High School, Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School vs. Mcpherson High School, Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School vs. Moundridge High School
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.