For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,379 students in Reno County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Reno County, KS are Haven High School, Pretty Prairie High School and Fairfield Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reno County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Reno County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Reno County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buhler 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 25% 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 Reno County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haven High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 5th
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pretty Prairie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 E Main
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6313
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6313
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fairfield Schools
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16115 South Langdon Road
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nickerson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Buhler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Hutchinson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 East 13th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,214 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Central State Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 West 4th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 500-5945
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 500-5945
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Hutchinson Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 15th Circle
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-4950
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-4950
Gr: 1-12 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Reno County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Reno County, KS include Haven High School, Pretty Prairie High School and Fairfield Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Reno County?
11 public high schools are located in Reno County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reno County?
Reno County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Reno County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Reno County include: Haven High School vs. Buhler High School, Nickerson High School vs. Hutchinson High School, Pretty Prairie High School vs. Nickerson High School
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