Chase County Schools & Education
Chase County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,818
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#35
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Chase County
Measured School Summary
Chase County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Chase County spends $9,818 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 12% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Chase 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,818
$809 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Chase County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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 Chase 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
Chase 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
#35
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Chase County
Elementary and high visible
387 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Chase County is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Chase County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Chase 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.
A Close-Knit Education Infrastructure
Chase County operates a highly focused school system with just two public schools serving the entire region. A single school district manages an elementary and a high school for a total enrollment of 387 students.
Strong Results and Local Investment
The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, outpacing both the state average of 88.7% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Local investment reaches $9,818 per pupil, which exceeds the Kansas average of $9,009.
One District Serves All Students
The Chase County school district manages all 387 students across its two facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
Rural Schools with Personal Attention
Education here feels personal with an average school size of just 194 students across entirely rural settings. Chase County Elementary is the larger of the two buildings with 222 students, while the Junior Senior High School serves 165.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Chase County
Reported Enrollment
387
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Chase County
Chase County
2 Public Schools in Chase 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase County Elementary School | Record | Chase County | Strong City, 66869Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 222 |
| Chase County Junior Senior High School | Record | Chase County | Cottonwood Falls, 66845Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 165 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,818
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Chase County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Chase County, Kansas?
Chase County operates a highly focused school system with just two public schools serving the entire region. A single school district manages an elementary and a high school for a total enrollment of 387 students.
How do schools in Chase County perform academically?
The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, outpacing both the state average of 88.7% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Local investment reaches $9,818 per pupil, which exceeds the Kansas average of $9,009.
What are the major school districts in Chase County, Kansas?
The Chase County school district manages all 387 students across its two facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
What is the school experience like in Chase County?
Education here feels personal with an average school size of just 194 students across entirely rural settings. Chase County Elementary is the larger of the two buildings with 222 students, while the Junior Senior High School serves 165.
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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.