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Best Mcpherson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,830 students in Mcpherson County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS are Moundridge High School, Inman Jr/sr High School and Mcpherson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Mcpherson 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 Smoky Valley 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 17% 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 Mcpherson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moundridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
526 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Inman Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 S Main
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Smoky Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, KS include Moundridge High School, Inman Jr/sr High School and Mcpherson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcpherson County?
6 public high schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Mcpherson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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