Harper County Schools & Education
Harper County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,917
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#80
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Harper County
Measured School Summary
Harper County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 82.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Harper County spends $9,917 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 16% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Harper 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 2 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #80 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
82.8%
5.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,917
$908 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts 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
Harper County has 6 public schools across 2 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 Harper 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
Harper 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
#80
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Chaparral Schools
Elementary and high visible
822 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Attica
Elementary and high visible
180 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Chaparral Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Harper County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Harper 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 Harper 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.
Rural Education Across Harper County
Harper County provides six public schools for 1,002 total students, managed by two school districts. The county features three elementary schools and three high schools, emphasizing a rural education model.
Strong Investment Despite Grad Rate Gaps
Harper County invests $9,917 per pupil, which is well above the Kansas state average. However, the graduation rate of 82.8% currently trails both the state and national benchmarks.
Chaparral Schools Support the Majority
Chaparral Schools is the dominant district with 822 students, while the Attica district serves the remaining 180. The county maintains a traditional public school system with no charter schools.
Intimate Rural High Schools
All schools are rural, with an average enrollment of 167 students. Chaparral Jr/Sr High is the largest campus with 350 students, while Attica High remains small and focused with only 53 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Harper County
Reported Enrollment
1,002
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Harper County
Chaparral Schools
Attica
6 Public Schools in Harper 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Jr/Sr High | Record | Chaparral Schools | Anthony, 67003Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 350 |
| Harper Elem | Record | Chaparral Schools | Harper, 67058Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 251 |
| Anthony Elem | Record | Chaparral Schools | Anthony, 67003Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 210 |
| Puls Elem | Record | Attica | Attica, 67009Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 127 |
| Attica High | Record | Attica | Attica, 67009Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 53 |
| Chaparral Virtual School | Record | Chaparral Schools | Anthony, 67003Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Virtual | 11 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,917
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Harper County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Harper County, Kansas?
Harper County provides six public schools for 1,002 total students, managed by two school districts. The county features three elementary schools and three high schools, emphasizing a rural education model.
How do schools in Harper County perform academically?
Harper County invests $9,917 per pupil, which is well above the Kansas state average. However, the graduation rate of 82.8% currently trails both the state and national benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in Harper County, Kansas?
Chaparral Schools is the dominant district with 822 students, while the Attica district serves the remaining 180. The county maintains a traditional public school system with no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Harper County?
All schools are rural, with an average enrollment of 167 students. Chaparral Jr/Sr High is the largest campus with 350 students, while Attica High remains small and focused with only 53 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.