For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 663 students in Linn County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, KS are Jayhawk-linn High School, Prairie View High School and Pleasanton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn 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 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Linn County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jayhawk-linn 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 12% 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 Linn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jayhawk-linn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14675 Ks Hwy 52
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13731 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Pleasanton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Gr: 7-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, KS include Jayhawk-linn High School, Prairie View High School and Pleasanton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Linn County?
3 public high schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Linn County include: Pleasanton High School vs. Jayhawk-linn High School, Jayhawk-linn High School vs. Prairie View High School, Jayhawk-linn High School vs. Pleasanton High School
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