Cherokee County Public Schools
Cherokee County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
16
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,517
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Cherokee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cherokee County has 4 district entries. Baxter Springs is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Baxter Springs has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Cherokee County
Reported Enrollment
3,517
16 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Cherokee County
Columbus
Baxter Springs
Galena
Riverton
16 Public Schools in Cherokee 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Junior High and High School | Listed only | Columbus | Columbus, 66725Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 423 |
| Baxter Springs High | Listed only | Baxter Springs | Baxter Springs, 66713Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 389 |
| Riverton Elem | Listed only | Riverton | Riverton, 66770Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 311 |
| Galena High | Listed only | Galena | Galena, 66739Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 251 |
| Lincoln Elem | Listed only | Baxter Springs | Baxter Springs, 66713Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 247 |
| Riverton High | Listed only | Riverton | Riverton, 66770Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 223 |
| Central Elem | Listed only | Baxter Springs | Baxter Springs, 66713Town: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 216 |
| Spring Grove Primary Center | Listed only | Galena | Galena, 66739Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 213 |
| Park Elem | Listed only | Columbus | Columbus, 66725Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 201 |
| Liberty Elem | Listed only | Galena | Galena, 66739Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 192 |
| Central Elem | Listed only | Columbus | Columbus, 66725Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 188 |
| Riverton Middle | Listed only | Riverton | Riverton, 66770Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 170 |
| Galena Middle School | Listed only | Galena | Galena, 66739Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 164 |
| Southeast Elementary School | Listed only | Cherokee | Weir, 66781Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 158 |
| Highland Elem | Listed only | Columbus | Columbus, 66725Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 130 |
| USD 508 eAcademy | Listed only | Baxter Springs | Baxter Springs, 66713Town: Fringe | 6–12 | Virtual | 41 |
Columbus Junior High and High School
Columbus
Columbus, 66725 / Town: Distant
Baxter Springs High
Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs, 66713 / Town: Fringe
Riverton Elem
Riverton
Riverton, 66770 / Town: Fringe
Galena High
Galena
Galena, 66739 / Town: Fringe
Lincoln Elem
Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs, 66713 / Town: Fringe
Riverton High
Riverton
Riverton, 66770 / Town: Fringe
Central Elem
Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs, 66713 / Town: Fringe
Spring Grove Primary Center
Galena
Galena, 66739 / Town: Fringe
Park Elem
Columbus
Columbus, 66725 / Town: Distant
Liberty Elem
Galena
Galena, 66739 / Town: Fringe
Central Elem
Columbus
Columbus, 66725 / Town: Distant
Riverton Middle
Riverton
Riverton, 66770 / Town: Fringe
Galena Middle School
Galena
Galena, 66739 / Town: Fringe
Southeast Elementary School
Cherokee
Weir, 66781 / Rural: Distant
Highland Elem
Columbus
Columbus, 66725 / Town: Distant
USD 508 eAcademy
Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs, 66713 / Town: Fringe
Cherokee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cherokee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cherokee County public school directory?
The directory lists 16 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cherokee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cherokee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cherokee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Cherokee County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cherokee County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.