For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,028 students in Allen County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Allen County, KS are Humboldt Virtual Education, Humboldt High School and Marmaton Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Allen 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 Iola Sr 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 15% 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 Allen County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humboldt Virtual Education
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 S. 9th St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 New York St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Marmaton Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Iola Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
300 East Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
128 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Allen County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Allen County, KS include Humboldt Virtual Education, Humboldt High School and Marmaton Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Allen County?
6 public high schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Allen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allen County include: Marmaton Valley High School vs. Humboldt High School, Marmaton Valley High School vs. Iola Sr High School, Humboldt High School vs. Marmaton Valley High School
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