Hesston High
#8 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#5724 of 16,910 nationally
About Hesston High
Hesston High is a public high located in Hesston, in the Hesston school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 274 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 8th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 274.
There are 3 schools in Hesston; Hesston High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Hesston High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hesston High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hesston Middle
Hesston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
273 students · 282 m away
Hesston Elem
Hesston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students · 393 m away
Moundridge Middle
Moundridge · Public middle · Grades 4–8
170 students · 10 km away
Moundridge High
Moundridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
160 students · 10 km away
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 10 km away
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students · 11 km away
Moundridge Elem
Moundridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
182 students · 11 km away
Opportunity Academy
Newton · Public high · Grades 6–12
53 students · 11 km away
Sunset Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
199 students · 11 km away
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
Cherryvale · Public high · Grades 7–12
277 students
Wellsville High
Wellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
278 students
Perry Lecompton High
Perry · Public high · Grades 9–12
268 students
Holcomb High
Holcomb · Public high · Grades 9–12
265 students
Girard High
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
284 students
Jayhawk-Linn High
Mound City · Public high · Grades 7–12
263 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hesston High a good school?
Hesston High has a Success Index (US) of 60.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #8 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 Hesston High rank in Kansas?
Hesston High ranks #8 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #5724 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hesston High?
Hesston High had 274 students in 2025.
Is Hesston High a elementary school or a high school?
Hesston High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hesston High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hesston High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.