Best Public High Schools in Ness County (2025-26)

Best Ness County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 151 students in Ness County, KS.

The top ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains High School and Ness City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ness County, KS public high schools have an score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.

Ness County, KS public high school have a of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Ness City 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 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Ness County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Western Plains High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Top 20%

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100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352

Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #22.

Ness City High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991

Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

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School

Location

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Bazine High School (Closed 2005)

P.o. Box 218
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535

Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 5%

Ransom Elementary School (Closed 2023)

311 W. Ogden
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434

Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Utica Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Box 128
Utica, KS 67584
(785) 391-2281

Gr: PK-8 | 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS?

The top ranked public high schools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains High School and Ness City High School.

How many public high schools are located in Ness County?

2 public high schools are located in Ness County.

What is the racial composition of students in Ness County?

Ness 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 37% (majority Hispanic).