For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 231 students in Norton County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS are Northern Valley High School and Norton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Norton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public high schools.
Norton County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norton High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Norton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Norton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W. Wilberforce Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Norton County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Norton County, KS include Northern Valley High School and Norton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norton County?
2 public high schools are located in Norton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton County?
Norton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Norton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Norton County include: Northern Valley High School vs. Norton High School
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