For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 175 students in Gove County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS are Wheatland High School and Quinter Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gove County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Gove County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Gove County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quinter Jr-sr 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gove County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2920 K 23
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Quinter Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Long
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 68
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
P.o. Box 149
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS include Wheatland High School and Quinter Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gove County?
2 public high schools are located in Gove County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gove County?
Gove County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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