Best Sterling Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 232 students in Sterling, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Sterling, KS is Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Sterling, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling Junior High/senior High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Sterling, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sterling, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sterling, KS include Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sterling?
1 public high schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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