For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,895 students in Douglas County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, KS are Lawrence Free State High School, Eudora High School and Lawrence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas 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 35% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Douglas County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eudora 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 31% 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 Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Free State High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Overland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Eudora High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2203 Church
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4980
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4980
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5050
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Baldwin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
2203 Church St.
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4989
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, KS include Lawrence Free State High School, Eudora High School and Lawrence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
6 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Douglas County include: Lawrence High School vs. Lawrence Free State High School, Lawrence Free State High School vs. Lawrence High School, Eudora High School vs. Lawrence High School
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