Decatur County Schools & Education
Decatur County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
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
$6,744
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#91
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Decatur County
Measured School Summary
Decatur County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,744 per pupil, Decatur County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Decatur 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #91 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,744
$2,265 below 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
Decatur 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 Decatur 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
Decatur 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
#91
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below 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.
Oberlin
Elementary and high visible
413 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Oberlin 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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.
Streamlined Rural Education
Decatur County maintains an exceptionally streamlined education system with only two public schools. One elementary and one high school serve the entire county's enrollment of 413 students.
Exceeding Benchmarks with Less
The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, which is higher than the state's 88.7% average. Remarkably, this is accomplished with a per-pupil expenditure of only $6,744, significantly lower than the state and national averages.
The Oberlin District Anchor
The Oberlin school district manages all 413 students in the county across its two facilities. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's academic focus entirely on its traditional public institutions.
A Truly Rural Learning Experience
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, reflecting the area's agricultural roots. Oberlin Elementary is the larger facility with 277 students, while the Jr/Sr High serves 136 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Decatur County
Reported Enrollment
413
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Decatur County
Oberlin
2 Public Schools in Decatur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Elem | Record | Oberlin | Oberlin, 67749Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 277 |
| Decatur Community Jr/Sr High | Record | Oberlin | Oberlin, 67749Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 136 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,744
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Decatur County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Decatur County, Kansas?
Decatur County maintains an exceptionally streamlined education system with only two public schools. One elementary and one high school serve the entire county's enrollment of 413 students.
How do schools in Decatur County perform academically?
The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, which is higher than the state's 88.7% average. Remarkably, this is accomplished with a per-pupil expenditure of only $6,744, significantly lower than the state and national averages.
What are the major school districts in Decatur County, Kansas?
The Oberlin school district manages all 413 students in the county across its two facilities. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's academic focus entirely on its traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Decatur County?
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, reflecting the area's agricultural roots. Oberlin Elementary is the larger facility with 277 students, while the Jr/Sr High serves 136 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.