For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 390 students in Graham County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Graham County, KS are Hill City Elementary School and Hill City Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Graham County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Graham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N 4th Ave
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3425
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3425
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hill City Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ringneck Drive
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Graham County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Graham County, KS include Hill City Elementary School and Hill City Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Graham County?
2 public schools are located in Graham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County?
Graham County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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