Hamilton County Schools & Education
Hamilton County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,654
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#14
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hamilton County
Measured School Summary
Hamilton County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 81/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Hamilton County spends $8,654 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 32% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hamilton 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
81/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #14 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,654
$355 below the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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
Hamilton 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
#14
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
Syracuse
Elementary and high visible
549 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Syracuse 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.
Streamlined Schooling in Hamilton County
Hamilton County operates two schools under a single district, serving 549 students. The system is designed for efficiency with one elementary school and one junior/senior high school serving the entire region.
Syracuse District Leads the Way
The Syracuse school district manages all 549 students in the county with no charter alternatives. This single-district model provides a unified educational path from PK through grade 12.
Large Rural Schools in Syracuse
Both schools are rural, but they maintain healthy enrollments with an average of 275 students. Syracuse Elementary is the larger of the two with 316 students, while Syracuse High serves 233 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Hamilton County
Reported Enrollment
549
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hamilton County
Syracuse
2 Public Schools in Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Elem | Record | Syracuse | Syracuse, 67878Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 316 |
| Syracuse High | Record | Syracuse | Syracuse, 67878Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 233 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,654
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Hamilton County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hamilton County, Kansas?
Hamilton County operates two schools under a single district, serving 549 students. The system is designed for efficiency with one elementary school and one junior/senior high school serving the entire region.
What are the major school districts in Hamilton County, Kansas?
The Syracuse school district manages all 549 students in the county with no charter alternatives. This single-district model provides a unified educational path from PK through grade 12.
What is the school experience like in Hamilton County?
Both schools are rural, but they maintain healthy enrollments with an average of 275 students. Syracuse Elementary is the larger of the two with 316 students, while Syracuse High serves 233 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.