For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 491 students in Coffey County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Coffey County, KS are Southern Coffey County High School, Lebo High School and Waverly High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coffey County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Coffey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Coffey County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington 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 10% 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 Coffey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Coffey County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 N Main
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2217
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2217
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lebo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 W 4th St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Waverly High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Pearson
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Burlington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Coffey County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Coffey County, KS include Southern Coffey County High School, Lebo High School and Waverly High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coffey County?
4 public high schools are located in Coffey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coffey County?
Coffey County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Coffey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Coffey County include: Southern Coffey County High School vs. Waverly High School, Waverly High School vs. Southern Coffey County High School, Southern Coffey County High School vs. Burlington High School
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