For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 522 students in Wamego, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Wamego, KS is Wamego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wamego, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Wamego have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Wamego, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wamego 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wamego, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wamego High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wamego, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wamego, KS include Wamego High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wamego?
2 public high schools are located in Wamego.
What is the racial composition of students in Wamego?
Wamego public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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