Gray County Schools & Education
Gray County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,713
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#17
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gray County
Measured School Summary
Gray County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 92.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Gray County spends $9,713 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 29% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gray 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
9 public schools and 4 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #17 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
3.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,713
$704 above the state average
School coverage
9
4 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
Gray County has 9 public schools across 4 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 Gray 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.
Higher-signal county
Gray County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#17
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
Cimarron-Ensign
Elementary and high visible
613 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Ingalls
Elementary and high visible
237 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Montezuma
Elementary and high visible
180 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Copeland
Elementary and middle visible
70 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Montezuma is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Gray County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gray County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Gray 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.
Diverse District Options in Gray County
Gray County supports 1,100 students across nine public schools and four distinct school districts. The landscape is split between four elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools.
Cimarron-Ensign Leads District Enrollment
Cimarron-Ensign is the largest district, serving 613 students across two schools. Other options include the Montezuma and Copeland districts, offering varied choices with no charter schools in the area.
Traditional Rural School Experiences
The county features a 100% rural school mix with a small average school size of 122 students. Cimarron Elementary is the largest school with 322 students, providing a more robust campus feel than the smaller district outposts.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Gray County
Reported Enrollment
1,100
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Gray County
Cimarron-Ensign
Ingalls
Montezuma
Copeland
9 Public Schools in Gray 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Elem | Record | Cimarron-Ensign | Cimarron, 67835Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 322 |
| Cimarron High | Record | Cimarron-Ensign | Cimarron, 67835Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 291 |
| Ingalls High School/Junior High | Record | Ingalls | Ingalls, 67853Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 124 |
| Ingalls Elem | Record | Ingalls | Ingalls, 67853Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 113 |
| Montezuma Elem | Record | Montezuma | Montezuma, 67867Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 94 |
| South Gray High | Record | Montezuma | Montezuma, 67867Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 64 |
| Copeland Elem | Record | Copeland | Copeland, 67837Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 43 |
| South Gray Jr High | Record | Copeland | Copeland, 67837Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 27 |
| South Gray Community Learning Center | Record | Montezuma | Montezuma, 67867Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Virtual | 22 |
South Gray Community Learning Center
Montezuma
Montezuma, 67867 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,713
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Gray County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gray County, Kansas?
Gray County supports 1,100 students across nine public schools and four distinct school districts. The landscape is split between four elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Gray County, Kansas?
Cimarron-Ensign is the largest district, serving 613 students across two schools. Other options include the Montezuma and Copeland districts, offering varied choices with no charter schools in the area.
What is the school experience like in Gray County?
The county features a 100% rural school mix with a small average school size of 122 students. Cimarron Elementary is the largest school with 322 students, providing a more robust campus feel than the smaller district outposts.
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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.