For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 397 students in Baxter Springs, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Baxter Springs, KS is Baxter Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter Springs, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Baxter Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Baxter Springs, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baxter Springs High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Baxter Springs, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Baxter Springs, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Baxter Springs, KS include Baxter Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baxter Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Baxter Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter Springs?
Baxter Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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