For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 820 students in Norton County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Norton County, KS are Northern Valley High School, Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Norton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Norton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Almena Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Gr: PK-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Eisenhower Drive
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Norton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W. Wilberforce Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-3338
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Norton Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Jones Street
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5851
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5851
Gr: 7-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Norton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norton County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Norton County, KS include Northern Valley High School, Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norton County?
5 public schools are located in Norton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton County?
Norton County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Norton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Norton County include: Northern Valley High School vs. Norton High School
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