For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 820 students in Norton County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Norton County, KS are Northern Valley High School, Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Norton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Almena Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 Bryant St.
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Gr: PK-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Eisenhower Drive
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Norton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W. Wilberforce Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Norton Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Jones Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5851
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5851
Gr: 7-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Norton County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Norton County, KS include Northern Valley High School, Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norton County?
5 public schools are located in Norton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton County?
Norton County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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