For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,119 students in Dickinson County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, KS are Hope High School, Chapman High School and Abilene High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Dickinson County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapman 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Chapman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Abilene High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Herington High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Solomon High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 N. Mulberry
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, KS include Hope High School, Chapman High School and Abilene High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickinson County?
6 public high schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dickinson County include: Solomon High School vs. Abilene High School, Abilene High School vs. Solomon High School
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