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Cloud County Schools & Education

School Score

69/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

89.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,194

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,009

School Score

69/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#34

of 105 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cloud County

Measured School Summary

Cloud County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.1%.

Funding Context

Cloud County spends $11,194 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 13% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 24% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cloud 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

8 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

69/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.

Completion

89.1%

0.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$11,194

$2,185 above the state average

School coverage

8

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

Cloud County has 8 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.

Parent decision brief

What Cloud 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

Cloud 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

#34

of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

Concordia

Elementary to high school visible

1,131 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Southern Cloud

Elementary and high visible

163 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Southern Cloud 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 Cloud County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cloud 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 Cloud 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 Diverse and High-Scoring Network

Cloud County supports 1,392 students across eight public schools, including four high schools and three elementary schools. Two districts provide the administrative backbone for this regional education system.

The Concordia District Leading Enrollment

The Concordia district is the primary provider with 1,131 students across three schools. The county does not host any charter schools, relying entirely on its established public districts.

From Busy Towns to Quiet Rural Schools

The locale mix features five rural schools and three town schools, offering families different learning environments. Concordia Jr-Sr High is the largest school with 485 students, while Southern Cloud’s Glasco Elementary is far smaller with 60.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Cloud County

Reported Enrollment

1,392

8 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle1
High4
Other0

2 School Districts in Cloud County

Concordia

3 schools
1,131 students

Southern Cloud

4 schools
163 students

8 Public Schools in Cloud 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 data

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Concordia Jr-Sr High

Concordia

Concordia, 66901 / Town: Remote

Record7–12High485 students

Concordia Elementary

Concordia

Concordia, 66901 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary459 students

Concordia Middle

Concordia

Concordia, 66901 / Town: Remote

Record5–6Middle187 students

Clifton-Clyde Sr High

Clifton-Clyde

Clyde, 66938 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High98 students

Glasco Elem

Southern Cloud

Glasco, 67445 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary60 students

Miltonvale Elem

Southern Cloud

Miltonvale, 67466 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary47 students

Miltonvale High

Southern Cloud

Miltonvale, 67466 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High34 students

Glasco High

Southern Cloud

Glasco, 67445 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High22 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,194

State avg $9,009

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kansas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Scott County (97.0%), Neosho County (96.6%), and Nemaha County (96.3%) currently lead Kansas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kansas?
Across Kansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,009. The highest current county values are Elk County ($16,438), Mitchell County ($12,668), and Coffey County ($12,176). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Cloud County?
Cloud County has a school score of 69/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Cloud County?
The high school graduation rate in Cloud County is 89.1%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Cloud County spend per student?
Cloud County spends $11,194 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Cloud County, Kansas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Cloud County, Kansas?

Cloud County supports 1,392 students across eight public schools, including four high schools and three elementary schools. Two districts provide the administrative backbone for this regional education system.

What are the major school districts in Cloud County, Kansas?

The Concordia district is the primary provider with 1,131 students across three schools. The county does not host any charter schools, relying entirely on its established public districts.

What is the school experience like in Cloud County?

The locale mix features five rural schools and three town schools, offering families different learning environments. Concordia Jr-Sr High is the largest school with 485 students, while Southern Cloud’s Glasco Elementary is far smaller with 60.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.