For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 175 students in Gove County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS are Wheatland High School and Quinter Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gove County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Gove County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Gove County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quinter Jr-sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Gove County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2920 K 23
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Quinter Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Long
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gove County, KS include Wheatland High School and Quinter Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gove County?
2 public high schools are located in Gove County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gove County?
Gove County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gove County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gove County include: Quinter Jr-sr High School vs. Wheatland High School
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