Emporia High
#263 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#14775 of 16,910 nationally
About Emporia High
Emporia High is a public high located in Emporia, in the Emporia school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,494 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 263rd of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,494.
There are 8 schools in Emporia; Emporia High ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)21%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Emporia High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emporia High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Emporia Middle School
Emporia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students · 546 m away
Village Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 1.2 km away
Timmerman Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 1.3 km away
Walnut Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 3.1 km away
Riverside Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 4.1 km away
W A White Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students · 4.4 km away
Logan Ave Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students · 5.6 km away
NLC Elementary School
Americus · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
223 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Blue Valley Northwest High
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1,496 students
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1,502 students
Heights High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,505 students
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students
Blue Valley West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,534 students
Maize Sr High
Maize · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emporia High a good school?
Emporia High has a Success Index (US) of 22.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #263 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Emporia High rank in Kansas?
Emporia High ranks #263 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #14775 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emporia High?
Emporia High had 1,494 students in 2025.
Is Emporia High a elementary school or a high school?
Emporia High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emporia High?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Emporia High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.