Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66724

The 66724 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools: Southeast High School and Southeast Middle School, both of which serve students in the Cherokee district. These schools consistently perform below state averages across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and school rankings.

Southeast High School is ranked 308 out of 332 Kansas high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Southeast Middle School is ranked 307 out of 363 Kansas middle schools and also has a 1-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, only 13.88% of 10th-grade students at Southeast High School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 37.93%.

The schools in the 66724 zip code area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (72.61% at Southeast High School and 73.64% at Southeast Middle School). Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the consistently low performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of the academic challenges and improve student outcomes.