Nickerson High
#227 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#13765 of 16,910 nationally
About Nickerson High
Nickerson High is a public high located in Nickerson, in the Nickerson school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 255 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 227th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 255.
There are 2 schools in Nickerson; Nickerson High ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
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 Nickerson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nickerson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nickerson Elem
Nickerson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
183 students · 1.0 km away
Sterling Grade School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students · 12 km away
Reno Valley Middle School
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
137 students · 13 km away
Sterling Junior High/Senior High
Sterling · Public high · Grades 7–12
232 students · 13 km away
Wiley Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students · 14 km away
Morgan Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Atchison County Community JR/SR High
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254 students
Rossville Jr.-Sr. High School
Rossville · Public high · Grades 7–12
253 students
Prairie View High
LaCygne · Public high · Grades 9–12
258 students
Cimarron High
Cimarron · Public high · Grades 7–12
251 students
Jayhawk-Linn High
Mound City · Public high · Grades 7–12
263 students
Jefferson West High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nickerson High a good school?
Nickerson High has a Success Index (US) of 28.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #227 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 Nickerson High rank in Kansas?
Nickerson High ranks #227 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #13765 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nickerson High?
Nickerson High had 255 students in 2025.
Is Nickerson High a elementary school or a high school?
Nickerson High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nickerson High?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Nickerson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.