Wamego High
#57 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#9272 of 16,910 nationally
About Wamego High
Wamego High is a public high located in Wamego, in the Wamego school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 504 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 57th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 504.
There are 4 schools in Wamego; Wamego High ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 Wamego High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wamego High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students · 195 m away
West Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students · 1.2 km away
Wamego Middle School
Wamego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students · 1.4 km away
St George Elem
St George · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
374 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
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Louisburg High
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529 students
Mulvane High
Mulvane · Public high · Grades 9–12
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El Dorado High
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wamego High a good school?
Wamego High has a Success Index (US) of 46.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #57 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 Wamego High rank in Kansas?
Wamego High ranks #57 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #9272 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wamego High?
Wamego High had 504 students in 2025.
Is Wamego High a elementary school or a high school?
Wamego High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wamego High?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Wamego High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.