Comanche County Schools & Education
Comanche County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
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
$10,020
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#32
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Comanche County
Measured School Summary
Comanche County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Comanche County spends $10,020 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 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Comanche 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
3 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #32 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,020
$1,011 above the state average
School coverage
3
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
Comanche County has 3 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 Comanche 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
Comanche 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
#32
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.
Comanche County
Elementary to high school visible
319 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Comanche County 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 Comanche County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Comanche 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 Concentrated Countywide System
Comanche County operates a lean education network consisting of just three public schools serving 319 students. This unified infrastructure includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school managed by a single district.
Strong Results and Efficient Spending
Students here achieve a 90.0% graduation rate, exceeding both the Kansas average of 88.7% and the national average of 87.0%. The county invests $10,020 per pupil, which is higher than the state average investment of $9,009.
One District Serves All Students
The Comanche County district manages all local education for the county's 319 students. There are no charter schools in the area, ensuring a traditional and streamlined public school experience for every family.
Small-Town Learning in a Rural Setting
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate learning environment with an average school size of 106 students. South Central Elementary is the largest facility with 154 students, while the high school serves just 69 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Comanche County
Reported Enrollment
319
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Comanche County
Comanche County
3 Public Schools in Comanche 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School | Record | Comanche County | Protection, 67127Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 154 |
| South Central Middle School | Record | Comanche County | Protection, 67127Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 96 |
| South Central High School | Record | Comanche County | Coldwater, 67029Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 69 |
South Central Elementary School
Comanche County
Protection, 67127 / Rural: Remote
South Central Middle School
Comanche County
Protection, 67127 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,020
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Comanche County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Comanche County, Kansas?
Comanche County operates a lean education network consisting of just three public schools serving 319 students. This unified infrastructure includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school managed by a single district.
How do schools in Comanche County perform academically?
Students here achieve a 90.0% graduation rate, exceeding both the Kansas average of 88.7% and the national average of 87.0%. The county invests $10,020 per pupil, which is higher than the state average investment of $9,009.
What are the major school districts in Comanche County, Kansas?
The Comanche County district manages all local education for the county's 319 students. There are no charter schools in the area, ensuring a traditional and streamlined public school experience for every family.
What is the school experience like in Comanche County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate learning environment with an average school size of 106 students. South Central Elementary is the largest facility with 154 students, while the high school serves just 69 students.
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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.