For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 581 students in Rice County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS are Chase High School, Little River High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Rice County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Little River High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Rice County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chase High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 8-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Little River High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lyons High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rice County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS include Chase High School, Little River High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rice County?
4 public high schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rice County include: Sterling Junior High/senior High School vs. Lyons High School, Lyons High School vs. Sterling Junior High/senior High School, Chase High School vs. Little River High School
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