Douglas County Public Schools
Douglas County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
29
public schools
Total Enrollment
14,298
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Douglas 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.
Douglas County has 4 district entries. Lawrence is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 20 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Lawrence has the most listed schools, with 19 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 17 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 2 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
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
29
in Douglas County
Reported Enrollment
14,298
29 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Douglas County
Lawrence
Eudora
Baldwin City
Perry Public Schools
29 Public Schools in Douglas County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 29 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Profile | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66049City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,777 |
| Lawrence High | Profile | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66046City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,589 |
| Lawrence Virtual School | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66047City: Small | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 766 |
| Eudora Elementary School | Listed only | Eudora | Eudora, 66025Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 742 |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66047City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 641 |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66049City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 609 |
| Eudora High School | Listed only | Eudora | Eudora, 66025Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 541 |
| Billy Mills Middle School | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66046City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 516 |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66049City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 476 |
| Sunflower Elementary | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66047City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 468 |
| Deerfield Elem | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66049City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 457 |
| Baldwin High School | Listed only | Baldwin City | Baldwin City, 66006Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 424 |
| Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66044City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 422 |
| New York Elem | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66044City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Eudora Middle School | Listed only | Eudora | Eudora, 66025Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 401 |
| Quail Run Elementary | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66049City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 393 |
| Baldwin Elementary Primary Center | Listed only | Baldwin City | Baldwin City, 66006Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 388 |
| Sunset Hill Elem | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawerence, 66049City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 378 |
| Prairie Park Elem | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66046City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 376 |
| Hillcrest Elem | Listed only | Lawrence | Lawrence, 66044City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 346 |
Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66049 / City: Small
Lawrence High
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66046 / City: Small
Lawrence Virtual School
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66047 / City: Small
Eudora Elementary School
Eudora
Eudora, 66025 / Town: Fringe
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66047 / City: Small
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66049 / City: Small
Eudora High School
Eudora
Eudora, 66025 / Rural: Fringe
Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66046 / City: Small
Langston Hughes Elem
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66049 / City: Small
Sunflower Elementary
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66047 / City: Small
Deerfield Elem
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66049 / City: Small
Baldwin High School
Baldwin City
Baldwin City, 66006 / Town: Fringe
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66044 / City: Small
New York Elem
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66044 / City: Small
Eudora Middle School
Eudora
Eudora, 66025 / Town: Fringe
Quail Run Elementary
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66049 / City: Small
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
Baldwin City
Baldwin City, 66006 / Town: Fringe
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence
Lawerence, 66049 / City: Small
Prairie Park Elem
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66046 / City: Small
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence
Lawrence, 66044 / City: Small
Douglas County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Douglas 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 Douglas County public school directory?
The directory lists 29 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.