For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 329 students in Stafford County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Stafford County, KS are St. John High School, Stafford Middle School/high School and Macksville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stafford 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 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Stafford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Stafford County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macksville High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Stafford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. John High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Broadway
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3277
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3277
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Stafford Middle School/high School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Macksville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 N. Gilmore
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2475
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2475
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stafford County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stafford County, KS include St. John High School, Stafford Middle School/high School and Macksville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stafford County?
3 public high schools are located in Stafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford County?
Stafford County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Stafford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stafford County include: St. John High School vs. Macksville High School, Macksville High School vs. St. John High School, Stafford Middle School/high School vs. Macksville High School
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