For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,275 students in Pottawatomie County, KS. The top-ranked public high schools in Pottawatomie County, KS are Rock Creek High School, St. Marys Junior Senior High School and Wamego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawatomie County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Pottawatomie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Pottawatomie County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wamego 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pottawatomie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Creek High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9355 Flush Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Junior Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lasley
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6257
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6257
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Wamego High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Onaga Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 High Street
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-4251
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Pottawatomie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pottawatomie County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pottawatomie County, KS include Rock Creek High School, St. Marys Junior Senior High School and Wamego High School. Pottawatomie County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Pottawatomie County?
5 public high schools are located in Pottawatomie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawatomie County?
Pottawatomie 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pottawatomie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pottawatomie County include: Onaga Senior High School vs. Rock Creek High School, Wamego High School vs. Rock Creek High School, Rock Creek High School vs. Wamego High School
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