Gove County Schools & Education
Gove County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,062
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#65
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gove County
Measured School Summary
Gove County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.4%.
Funding Context
Gove County spends $11,062 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 3% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gove 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
6 public schools and 3 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
85.4%
3.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,062
$2,053 above the state average
School coverage
6
3 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
Gove County has 6 public schools across 3 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 Gove 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.
Mixed school landscape
Gove County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#65
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Quinter Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
324 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Wheatland
Elementary and high visible
97 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Grinnell Public Schools
Elementary and middle visible
59 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Grinnell Public Schools 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 Gove County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gove 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 Gove 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.
Intimate Schools in the High Plains
Gove County hosts 6 public schools across 3 small districts, serving a total of 480 students. The landscape consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This extremely low student population ensures that every child receives individualized attention in a traditional setting.
Three Districts for 480 Students
Quinter Public Schools is the largest local district, serving 324 students, while Wheatland and Grinnell serve 97 and 59 students respectively. These small districts are the heartbeat of their communities, and there are no charter schools to divide local resources. The three districts ensure that even the smallest towns have their own educational identity.
100% Rural and Very Small
Every school in Gove County is classified as rural, with an incredibly low average school size of just 80 students. Quinter Elementary is the largest at 188 students, while Wheatland High and Grinnell Grade School serve fewer than 40 students each. Attending school here feels like being part of a large family rather than a massive institution.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Gove County
Reported Enrollment
480
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Gove County
Quinter Public Schools
Wheatland
Grinnell Public Schools
6 Public Schools in Gove 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinter Elem | Record | Quinter Public Schools | Quinter, 67752Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 188 |
| Quinter Jr-Sr High | Record | Quinter Public Schools | Quinter, 67752Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 136 |
| Wheatland Elementary School | Record | Wheatland | Grainfield, 67737Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 58 |
| Grinnell Grade School | Record | Grinnell Public Schools | Grinnell, 67738Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 39 |
| Wheatland High School | Record | Wheatland | Grainfield, 67737Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 39 |
| Grinnell Middle School | Record | Grinnell Public Schools | Grinnell, 67738Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 20 |
Grinnell Grade School
Grinnell Public Schools
Grinnell, 67738 / Rural: Remote
Grinnell Middle School
Grinnell Public Schools
Grinnell, 67738 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,062
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Gove County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gove County, Kansas?
Gove County hosts 6 public schools across 3 small districts, serving a total of 480 students. The landscape consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This extremely low student population ensures that every child receives individualized attention in a traditional setting.
What are the major school districts in Gove County, Kansas?
Quinter Public Schools is the largest local district, serving 324 students, while Wheatland and Grinnell serve 97 and 59 students respectively. These small districts are the heartbeat of their communities, and there are no charter schools to divide local resources. The three districts ensure that even the smallest towns have their own educational identity.
What is the school experience like in Gove County?
Every school in Gove County is classified as rural, with an incredibly low average school size of just 80 students. Quinter Elementary is the largest at 188 students, while Wheatland High and Grinnell Grade School serve fewer than 40 students each. Attending school here feels like being part of a large family rather than a massive institution.
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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.