For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 579 students in Nemaha County, KS. The top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS are Nemaha Central High School, Centralia High School and Sabetha High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public high schools.
Nemaha County, 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 Nemaha Central 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 6% 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 Nemaha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nemaha Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Centralia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sabetha High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS include Nemaha Central High School, Centralia High School and Sabetha High School. Nemaha County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Nemaha County?
3 public high schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Nemaha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nemaha County include: Nemaha Central High School vs. Sabetha High School, Nemaha Central High School vs. Centralia High School, Centralia High School vs. Nemaha Central High School
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