Edwards County Schools & Education
Edwards County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher 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
$10,669
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#30
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Edwards County
Measured School Summary
Edwards County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Edwards County spends $10,669 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 16% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Edwards 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 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #30 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,669
$1,660 above the state average
School coverage
3
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Edwards County has 3 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 Edwards 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
Edwards 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
#30
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Kinsley-Offerle
Elementary and high visible
296 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Lewis
Elementary school only in this slice
75 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Kinsley-Offerle 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 Edwards County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Edwards 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 Edwards 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 Tailored Three-School System
Edwards County operates a compact education system of three public schools serving 371 students across two districts. This small-scale infrastructure includes two elementary schools and one high school.
Kinsley-Offerle and Lewis Districts
Kinsley-Offerle is the primary district, serving 296 students across two schools. The smaller Lewis district serves 75 students, and the county maintains a traditional public system with no charter schools.
Purely Rural Education
All schools in Edwards County are rural, providing an average school size of just 124 students. Kinsley Jr/Sr High is the largest facility with 157 students, while Lewis Elementary offers an even smaller environment with 75 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Edwards County
Reported Enrollment
371
3 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Edwards County
Kinsley-Offerle
Lewis
3 Public Schools in Edwards 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsley Jr/Sr High School | Record | Kinsley-Offerle | Kinsley, 67547Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 157 |
| Kinsley-Offerle Elementary Pre-K-5 | Record | Kinsley-Offerle | Offerle, 67563Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 139 |
| Lewis Elem | Record | Lewis | Lewis, 67552Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 75 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,669
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Edwards County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Edwards County, Kansas?
Edwards County operates a compact education system of three public schools serving 371 students across two districts. This small-scale infrastructure includes two elementary schools and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Edwards County, Kansas?
Kinsley-Offerle is the primary district, serving 296 students across two schools. The smaller Lewis district serves 75 students, and the county maintains a traditional public system with no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Edwards County?
All schools in Edwards County are rural, providing an average school size of just 124 students. Kinsley Jr/Sr High is the largest facility with 157 students, while Lewis Elementary offers an even smaller environment with 75 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.