Cheyenne County Schools & Education
Cheyenne County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
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
$9,216
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#42
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cheyenne County
Measured School Summary
Cheyenne County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Cheyenne County spends $9,216 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 7% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cheyenne 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
4 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #42 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,216
$207 above the state average
School coverage
4
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
Cheyenne County has 4 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 Cheyenne 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
Cheyenne 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
#42
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
St Francis Comm Sch
Elementary and high visible
304 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Cheylin
Elementary and high visible
161 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cheylin 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 Cheyenne County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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.
Small Schools, Big Results
Cheyenne County supports 465 students through four public schools split between two districts. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools and two high schools serving the county's rural communities.
Leading the State in Outcomes
Cheyenne County boasts a 90.0% graduation rate, significantly exceeding the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil spending sits at $9,216, which is higher than the Kansas state average of $9,009.
Local District Leadership
St Francis Community Schools is the larger of the two districts, enrolling 304 students. No charter schools are available in the county, emphasizing a commitment to local traditional public education.
The Intimacy of Rural Classrooms
All four schools are located in rural areas, maintaining an average school size of only 116 students. St Francis Elementary is the largest school with 155 students, while Cheylin Jr/Sr High is the smallest with 70.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Cheyenne County
Reported Enrollment
465
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Cheyenne County
St Francis Comm Sch
Cheylin
4 Public Schools in Cheyenne 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Elem | Record | St Francis Comm Sch | St Francis, 67756Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 155 |
| St Francis High | Record | St Francis Comm Sch | St Francis, 67756Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 149 |
| Cheylin Elementary | Record | Cheylin | Bird City, 67731Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 91 |
| Cheylin Jr/Sr High | Record | Cheylin | Bird City, 67731Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 70 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,216
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Cheyenne County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cheyenne County, Kansas?
Cheyenne County supports 465 students through four public schools split between two districts. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools and two high schools serving the county's rural communities.
How do schools in Cheyenne County perform academically?
Cheyenne County boasts a 90.0% graduation rate, significantly exceeding the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil spending sits at $9,216, which is higher than the Kansas state average of $9,009.
What are the major school districts in Cheyenne County, Kansas?
St Francis Community Schools is the larger of the two districts, enrolling 304 students. No charter schools are available in the county, emphasizing a commitment to local traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Cheyenne County?
All four schools are located in rural areas, maintaining an average school size of only 116 students. St Francis Elementary is the largest school with 155 students, while Cheylin Jr/Sr High is the smallest with 70.
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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.