For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 279 students in Washington County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, KS are Linn High School, Hanover High School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Washington County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hanover High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Washington County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 North D Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1104 Main St
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
221 N Morton
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 275
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, KS include Linn High School, Hanover High School and Washington County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
3 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Hanover High School vs. Linn High School
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