For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 726 students in Wilson County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wilson County, KS are Neodesha High School, Altoona-midway Middle/high School and Fredonia Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Wilson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fredonia Jr./sr. 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 12% 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 Wilson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neodesha High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3015
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3015
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Altoona-midway Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
916 Robinson
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4172
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4172
Gr: 7-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wilson County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wilson County, KS include Neodesha High School, Altoona-midway Middle/high School and Fredonia Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilson County?
3 public high schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wilson County include: Neodesha High School vs. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School, Fredonia Jr./sr. High School vs. Neodesha High School, Altoona-midway Middle/high School vs. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
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