For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 739 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison High School, Central School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison 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 Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Atchison 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 Atchison 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Atchison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison High School, Central School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atchison County?
3 public high schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School vs. Atchison High School, Central School vs. Atchison High School, Atchison High School vs. Central School
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