For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,582 students in Marshall County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, KS are Axtell High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School and Frankfort High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Marshall County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marysville Jr/sr 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 20% 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 Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2274 6th Road
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Marysville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Walnut
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, KS include Axtell High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School and Frankfort High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
5 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marshall County include: Marysville Jr/sr High School vs. Valley Heights Jr/sr High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School vs. Marysville Jr/sr High School, Axtell High School vs. Frankfort High School
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