Harvey County Schools & Education
Harvey County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,667
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#66
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Harvey County
Measured School Summary
Harvey County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.8%.
Funding Context
Harvey County spends $8,667 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 4% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Harvey 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
18 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #66 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.8%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,667
$342 below the state average
School coverage
18
4 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
Harvey County has 18 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 Harvey 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.
Mixed school landscape
Harvey County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#66
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Newton
Elementary to high school visible
3,187 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Hesston
Elementary to high school visible
870 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Sedgwick Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
507 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Burrton
Elementary and high visible
163 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Newton is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Harvey County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Harvey County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Harvey 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.
Robust School Network in Harvey County
Harvey County features 18 public schools serving 5,343 students across four districts. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and six high schools, providing comprehensive coverage.
Newton District Anchors the County
The Newton district is the largest, serving 3,187 students across nine schools. Harvey County also features one charter school, representing roughly 5.6% of the total school options available.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
The county offers a diverse mix of 11 town schools and 7 rural schools, with an average size of 297 students. Newton Senior High is the largest school by far with 956 students, providing a more urban educational experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Harvey County
Reported Enrollment
5,343
18 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Harvey County
Newton
Hesston
Sedgwick Public Schools
Burrton
18 Public Schools in Harvey County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Profile | Newton | Newton, 67114Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 956 |
| Chisholm Middle School | Record | Newton | Newton, 67114Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 489 |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Record | Newton | Newton, 67114Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 451 |
| Halstead Middle School | Record | Halstead | Halstead, 67056Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 376 |
| South Breeze Elementary | Record | Newton | Newton, 67114Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 334 |
| Hesston Elem | Record | Hesston | Hesston, 67062Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 304 |
| Hesston Middle | Record | Hesston | Hesston, 67062Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 294 |
| Northridge Elementary | Record | Newton | Newton, 67114Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 287 |
| Hesston High | Record | Hesston | Hesston, 67062Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 272 |
| R L Wright Elem | Record | Sedgwick Public Schools | Sedgwick, 67135Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 272 |
| Slate Creek Elementary | Record | Newton | Newton, 67114Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 267 |
| Halstead High | Record | Halstead | Halstead, 67056Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 240 |
| Sedgwick High | Record | Sedgwick Public Schools | Sedgwick, 67135Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 235 |
| Sunset Elementary | Record | Newton | Newton, 67114Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 212 |
| Walton Rural Life Center | Record | Newton | Walton, 67151Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Charter | 132 |
| Burrton MS/HS | Record | Burrton | Burrton, 67020Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 89 |
| Burrton Elem | Record | Burrton | Burrton, 67020Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 74 |
| Opportunity Academy | Record | Newton | Newton, 67114Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 59 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,667
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Harvey County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Harvey County, Kansas?
Harvey County features 18 public schools serving 5,343 students across four districts. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and six high schools, providing comprehensive coverage.
What are the major school districts in Harvey County, Kansas?
The Newton district is the largest, serving 3,187 students across nine schools. Harvey County also features one charter school, representing roughly 5.6% of the total school options available.
What is the school experience like in Harvey County?
The county offers a diverse mix of 11 town schools and 7 rural schools, with an average size of 297 students. Newton Senior High is the largest school by far with 956 students, providing a more urban educational experience.
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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.