For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 881 students in Morris County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Morris County, KS are White City High School, Council Grove Elementary School and White City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Morris County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White City High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 E Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Council Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
White City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Morris County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 N. 8th Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
140 9th Street
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Gr: K-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
White City Junior High Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
414 East Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morris County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Morris County, KS include White City High School, Council Grove Elementary School and White City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morris County?
4 public schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morris County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morris County include: White City High School vs. Council Grove Junior Senior High School, Council Grove Junior Senior High School vs. White City High School
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