For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 831 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KS are Holton High School, Royal Valley High School and Jackson Heights High School And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Jackson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Royal Valley 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 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E 1st
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KS include Holton High School, Royal Valley High School and Jackson Heights High School And Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Holton High School vs. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School, Jackson Heights High School And Middle School vs. Holton High School, Holton High School vs. Royal Valley High School
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