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Greenwood County Schools & Education

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

91.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,018

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,009

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#23

of 105 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Greenwood County

Measured School Summary

Greenwood County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 91.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Greenwood County spends $10,018 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 21% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Greenwood 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

74/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #23 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.3%

2.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,018

$1,009 above the state average

School coverage

6

3 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

Greenwood 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.

Parent decision brief

What Greenwood 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

Greenwood 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

#23

of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.

Eureka

Elementary and high visible

559 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Madison-Virgil

Elementary and high visible

245 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Hamilton

Elementary and high visible

102 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Eureka 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 Greenwood County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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.

Widespread Rural Schools in Greenwood

Greenwood County hosts six public schools serving 906 students across three different districts. The infrastructure is comprised of three elementary schools and three high schools, with no middle schools in the county.

Eureka Leads the County Districts

The Eureka district is the largest, supporting 559 students, followed by Madison-Virgil and Hamilton. There are no charter schools, meaning education is provided entirely through these three traditional districts.

Small Schools in a Rural Setting

Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, with an average size of 151 students. Marshall Elementary is the largest with 307 students, while Hamilton High offers a very intimate setting with only 53 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Greenwood County

Reported Enrollment

906

6 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle0
High3
Other0

3 School Districts in Greenwood County

Eureka

2 schools
559 students

Madison-Virgil

2 schools
245 students

Hamilton

2 schools
102 students

6 Public Schools in Greenwood 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 6 of 6 matching schools

Marshall Elementary School

Eureka

Eureka, 67045 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary307 students

Eureka Jr/Sr High

Eureka

Eureka, 67045 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High252 students

Madison Elem

Madison-Virgil

Madison, 66860 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary150 students

Madison High

Madison-Virgil

Madison, 66860 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High95 students

Hamilton High

Hamilton

Hamilton, 66853 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High53 students

Hamilton Elem

Hamilton

Hamilton, 66853 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary49 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,018

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 Greenwood County?
Greenwood County has a school score of 74/100, which is a higher 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 Greenwood County?
The high school graduation rate in Greenwood County is 91.3%, which is above 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 Greenwood County spend per student?
Greenwood County spends $10,018 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 Greenwood County, Kansas — FAQ

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

Greenwood County hosts six public schools serving 906 students across three different districts. The infrastructure is comprised of three elementary schools and three high schools, with no middle schools in the county.

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

The Eureka district is the largest, supporting 559 students, followed by Madison-Virgil and Hamilton. There are no charter schools, meaning education is provided entirely through these three traditional districts.

What is the school experience like in Greenwood County?

Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, with an average size of 151 students. Marshall Elementary is the largest with 307 students, while Hamilton High offers a very intimate setting with only 53 students.

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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.