For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,237 students in Labette County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Labette County, KS are Parsons Sr High School, Labette County High School and Oswego Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Labette County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Labette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Labette County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Labette County 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Labette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parsons Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Labette County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Chetopa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
401 S. High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Labette County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Labette County, KS include Parsons Sr High School, Labette County High School and Oswego Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Labette County?
6 public high schools are located in Labette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Labette County?
Labette County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Labette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Labette County include: Parsons Sr High School vs. Labette County High School, Labette County High School vs. Parsons Sr High School, Chetopa High School vs. Labette County High School
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