Atchison County Schools & Education
Atchison County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,730
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#22
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Atchison County
Measured School Summary
Atchison County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 92.7%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Atchison County spends $8,730 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 22% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Atchison 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
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #22 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.7%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,730
$279 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
Atchison 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 Atchison 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
Atchison 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
#22
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
Atchison Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,498 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Atchison Co Comm Schools
Elementary and high visible
510 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Atchison Public Schools 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 Atchison County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Atchison County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Atchison 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.
Comprehensive Infrastructure in Atchison
Atchison County supports 2,008 students through a network of six public schools and two districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one specialized facility. This structure provides a complete K-12 pipeline for the county's growing population.
Atchison Public Schools Drive Local Education
Atchison Public Schools is the dominant district, serving 1,498 students across four distinct campuses. The Atchison County Community Schools district handles the remaining 510 students. No charter schools exist in the county, meaning all public funding stays within these two established districts.
A Mix of Town and Rural Settings
Four schools are located within town limits while two provide a more rural experience for students. Atchison Elementary is the largest school in the county, hosting 703 students in a bustling primary environment. With an average school size of 335, students benefit from diverse extracurricular options and robust peer groups.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Atchison County
Reported Enrollment
2,008
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Atchison County
Atchison Public Schools
Atchison Co Comm Schools
6 Public Schools in Atchison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison Elementary School | Record | Atchison Public Schools | Atchison, 66002Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 703 |
| Atchison High School | Record | Atchison Public Schools | Atchison, 66002Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 429 |
| Atchison Middle School | Record | Atchison Public Schools | Atchison, 66002Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 313 |
| Atchison County Community JR/SR High | Record | Atchison Co Comm Schools | Effingham, 66023Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 264 |
| Atchison County Community Elementary School | Record | Atchison Co Comm Schools | Effingham, 66023Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 246 |
| Central School | Record | Atchison Public Schools | Atchison, 66002Town: Distant | 1–12 | Other | 53 |
Atchison Elementary School
Atchison Public Schools
Atchison, 66002 / Town: Distant
Atchison High School
Atchison Public Schools
Atchison, 66002 / Town: Distant
Atchison Middle School
Atchison Public Schools
Atchison, 66002 / Town: Distant
Atchison County Community JR/SR High
Atchison Co Comm Schools
Effingham, 66023 / Rural: Remote
Atchison County Community Elementary School
Atchison Co Comm Schools
Effingham, 66023 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,730
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Atchison County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Atchison County, Kansas?
Atchison County supports 2,008 students through a network of six public schools and two districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one specialized facility. This structure provides a complete K-12 pipeline for the county's growing population.
What are the major school districts in Atchison County, Kansas?
Atchison Public Schools is the dominant district, serving 1,498 students across four distinct campuses. The Atchison County Community Schools district handles the remaining 510 students. No charter schools exist in the county, meaning all public funding stays within these two established districts.
What is the school experience like in Atchison County?
Four schools are located within town limits while two provide a more rural experience for students. Atchison Elementary is the largest school in the county, hosting 703 students in a bustling primary environment. With an average school size of 335, students benefit from diverse extracurricular options and robust peer groups.
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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.