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Best Montgomery County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,688 students in Montgomery County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS are Independence Sr High School, Caney Valley High School and Cherryvale Sr / Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Montgomery 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 Field Kindley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Field Kindley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Academy
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Coffeyville Virtual Program
1110 West 8th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KS include Independence Sr High School, Caney Valley High School and Cherryvale Sr / Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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