Brown County Schools & Education
Brown County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,227
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#55
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Brown County
Measured School Summary
Brown County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.9%.
Funding Context
Brown County spends $9,227 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 1% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Brown 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #55 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,227
$218 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Brown 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 Brown 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
Brown 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
#55
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Hiawatha
Elementary to high school visible
902 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
South Brown County
Elementary to high school visible
548 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hiawatha is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Brown County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Brown 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 Brown 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.
Balanced Educational Access in Brown County
Brown County manages 1,450 students through six public schools split between two districts. The landscape is perfectly balanced with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This symmetrical structure ensures that students in both districts have clear transitions between learning levels.
Hiawatha and South Brown County Districts
The Hiawatha district serves 902 students across three schools, making it the largest in the county. South Brown County manages 548 students across its three facilities. All education is provided through these traditional public districts, as there are no charter schools available locally.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
The county features an even split of three town schools and three rural schools. Hiawatha Elementary is the largest school with 359 students, while Everest Middle is the smallest at 174 students. With an average school size of 242, the county offers a manageable and intimate learning environment for all ages.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Brown County
Reported Enrollment
1,450
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Brown County
Hiawatha
South Brown County
6 Public Schools in Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Elem | Record | Hiawatha | Hiawatha, 66434Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 359 |
| Hiawatha Middle School | Record | Hiawatha | Hiawatha, 66434Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 276 |
| Hiawatha Sr High | Record | Hiawatha | Hiawatha, 66434Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 267 |
| Horton Elem | Record | South Brown County | Horton, 66439Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 211 |
| Everest Middle | Record | South Brown County | Everest, 66424Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 174 |
| Horton High | Record | South Brown County | Horton, 66439Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 163 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,227
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Brown County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Brown County, Kansas?
Brown County manages 1,450 students through six public schools split between two districts. The landscape is perfectly balanced with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This symmetrical structure ensures that students in both districts have clear transitions between learning levels.
What are the major school districts in Brown County, Kansas?
The Hiawatha district serves 902 students across three schools, making it the largest in the county. South Brown County manages 548 students across its three facilities. All education is provided through these traditional public districts, as there are no charter schools available locally.
What is the school experience like in Brown County?
The county features an even split of three town schools and three rural schools. Hiawatha Elementary is the largest school with 359 students, while Everest Middle is the smallest at 174 students. With an average school size of 242, the county offers a manageable and intimate learning environment for all ages.
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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.