Anderson County Schools & Education
Anderson County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,418
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#12
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Anderson County
Measured School Summary
Anderson County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 81/100 and a graduation rate of 95.9%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Anderson County spends $8,418 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Anderson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
81/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #12 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.9%
7.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,418
$591 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Anderson County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Anderson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Anderson County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#12
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Garnett
Elementary and high visible
961 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Crest
Elementary and high visible
250 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Garnett is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Anderson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Anderson County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Anderson County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Efficient Education Across Two Growing Districts
Anderson County operates six public schools across two distinct districts to serve 1,211 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools and two high schools, focusing heavily on primary education. These facilities provide a streamlined path for students from early childhood through graduation.
Garnett Leads County Educational Enrollment
The Garnett school district serves as the primary educational hub, enrolling 961 students across four schools. The Crest district manages the remaining two schools with an enrollment of 250 students. Traditional public schools account for all educational offerings here, as there are zero charter schools in the county.
Purely Rural School Environments
Every school in Anderson County is classified as rural, offering a quiet and focused atmosphere for students. Garnett Elementary is the largest facility with 433 students, while Westphalia serves as a small, intimate primary school for just 52 children. This range of sizes allows parents to choose between more robust programs and highly personalized environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Anderson County
Reported Enrollment
1,211
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Anderson County
Garnett
Crest
6 Public Schools in Anderson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnett Elementary School | Record | Garnett | Garnett, 66032Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 433 |
| Anderson County Jr/Sr High School | Record | Garnett | Garnett, 66032Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 426 |
| Crest Elementary | Record | Crest | Colony, 66015Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 164 |
| Crest High | Record | Crest | Colony, 66015Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 86 |
| Westphalia | Record | Garnett | Westphalia, 66093Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 52 |
| Greeley Elem | Record | Garnett | Greeley, 66033Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 50 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,418
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Anderson County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Anderson County, Kansas?
Anderson County operates six public schools across two distinct districts to serve 1,211 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools and two high schools, focusing heavily on primary education. These facilities provide a streamlined path for students from early childhood through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Anderson County, Kansas?
The Garnett school district serves as the primary educational hub, enrolling 961 students across four schools. The Crest district manages the remaining two schools with an enrollment of 250 students. Traditional public schools account for all educational offerings here, as there are zero charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Anderson County?
Every school in Anderson County is classified as rural, offering a quiet and focused atmosphere for students. Garnett Elementary is the largest facility with 433 students, while Westphalia serves as a small, intimate primary school for just 52 children. This range of sizes allows parents to choose between more robust programs and highly personalized environments.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.