Graham County Schools & Education
Graham County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
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
$8,280
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#62
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Graham County
Measured School Summary
Graham County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Graham County spends $8,280 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 2% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Graham 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #62 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,280
$729 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
Graham 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 Graham 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
Graham 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
#62
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Graham County
Elementary and high visible
419 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Graham County 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 Graham 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 Graham 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.
Small-Scale Learning in Graham County
The county education system serves 419 students through a single consolidated school district. This lean infrastructure includes one elementary school and one high school providing focused coverage for the local community.
Graham County District Serves All Students
The Graham County school district manages all public education within the county with no charter schools in operation. This unified approach ensures centralized resources for the entire student population of 419.
A Close-Knit Rural Learning Environment
Both schools in the county operate in rural settings with an average school size of 210 students. Hill City Elementary is the larger facility with 223 students, while Hill City Junior-Senior High serves 196 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Graham County
Reported Enrollment
419
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Graham County
Graham County
2 Public Schools in Graham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City Elem | Record | Graham County | Hill City, 67642Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 223 |
| Hill City Junior-Senior High | Record | Graham County | Hill City, 67642Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 196 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,280
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Graham County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Graham County, Kansas?
The county education system serves 419 students through a single consolidated school district. This lean infrastructure includes one elementary school and one high school providing focused coverage for the local community.
What are the major school districts in Graham County, Kansas?
The Graham County school district manages all public education within the county with no charter schools in operation. This unified approach ensures centralized resources for the entire student population of 419.
What is the school experience like in Graham County?
Both schools in the county operate in rural settings with an average school size of 210 students. Hill City Elementary is the larger facility with 223 students, while Hill City Junior-Senior High serves 196 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.