For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 881 students in Morris County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Morris County, KS are White City High School, Council Grove Elementary School and White City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morris County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White City High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 E Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Council Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Gr: PK-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
White City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Gr: 7-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morris County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Morris County, KS include White City High School, Council Grove Elementary School and White City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morris County?
4 public schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morris County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morris County include: Council Grove Junior Senior High School vs. White City High School
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