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Greeley County Schools & Education

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,405

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,009

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#95

of 105 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Greeley County

Measured School Summary

Greeley County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 75.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

Greeley County spends $8,405 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 39% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Greeley 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #95 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

13.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,405

$604 below the state average

School coverage

2

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Greeley 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.

Parent decision brief

What Greeley 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

Greeley 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

#95

of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 24 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.

Greeley County Schools

Elementary and high visible

243 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Greeley County 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 Greeley 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 Greeley 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 Learning in Greeley County

Greeley County maintains a simple educational footprint with just two schools serving 243 total students. This single-district system includes one elementary school and one high school for the entire community.

Unified Greeley County Schools

Greeley County Schools manages the education of all 243 students in the county. With zero charter schools, the district provides a traditional public school experience for all local residents.

A Truly Rural Campus Feel

Both schools are categorized as rural, with an average enrollment of just 122 students per building. Greeley County Jr./Sr. High (123 students) and Greeley County Elementary (120 students) offer nearly identical, small-scale environments.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Greeley County

Reported Enrollment

243

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Greeley County

Greeley County Schools

2 schools
243 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Greeley 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 data

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

Greeley County Jr./Sr. High

Greeley County Schools

Tribune, 67879 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High123 students

Greeley County Elem School

Greeley County Schools

Tribune, 67879 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary120 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,405

State avg $9,009

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kansas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Scott County (97.0%), Neosho County (96.6%), and Nemaha County (96.3%) currently lead Kansas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kansas?
Across Kansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,009. The highest current county values are Elk County ($16,438), Mitchell County ($12,668), and Coffey County ($12,176). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Greeley County?
Greeley County has a school score of 37/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Greeley County?
The high school graduation rate in Greeley County is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Greeley County spend per student?
Greeley County spends $8,405 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Greeley County, Kansas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Greeley County, Kansas?

Greeley County maintains a simple educational footprint with just two schools serving 243 total students. This single-district system includes one elementary school and one high school for the entire community.

What are the major school districts in Greeley County, Kansas?

Greeley County Schools manages the education of all 243 students in the county. With zero charter schools, the district provides a traditional public school experience for all local residents.

What is the school experience like in Greeley County?

Both schools are categorized as rural, with an average enrollment of just 122 students per building. Greeley County Jr./Sr. High (123 students) and Greeley County Elementary (120 students) offer nearly identical, small-scale environments.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.