For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 259 students in Chautauqua County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chautauqua County, KS are Cedar Vale High School and Sedan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chautauqua County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Chautauqua County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sedan 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 21% 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 Chautauqua County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Vale High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sedan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Elm
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-3186
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-3186
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chautauqua County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chautauqua County, KS include Cedar Vale High School and Sedan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chautauqua County?
2 public high schools are located in Chautauqua County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Chautauqua County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chautauqua County include: Cedar Vale High School vs. Sedan High School, Sedan High School vs. Cedar Vale High School
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