Johnson County Schools & Education
Johnson County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,542
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#44
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Johnson County
Measured School Summary
Johnson County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.2%.
Funding Context
At $7,542 per pupil, Johnson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Johnson 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
165 public schools and 7 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.2%
4.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,542
$1,467 below the state average
School coverage
165
7 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
Johnson County has 165 public schools across 7 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 Johnson 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
Johnson 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
#44
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Olathe
Elementary to high school visible
29,033 students
51 listed schools in this county slice.
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Elementary to high school visible
26,422 students
45 listed schools in this county slice.
Blue Valley
Elementary to high school visible
22,349 students
36 listed schools in this county slice.
De Soto
Elementary to high school visible
7,227 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Olathe is the largest listed district slice, with 51 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 Johnson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
A Massive Urban and Suburban Powerhouse
Johnson County features a sprawling educational system with 165 public schools serving 94,432 students. The infrastructure includes 111 elementary, 31 middle, and 22 high schools across seven districts. It is the most robust school network in the state, offering immense variety and specialized services.
Olathe and Shawnee Mission Lead the Region
Olathe is the largest district with 51 schools and 29,033 students, followed by Shawnee Mission with 26,422 students. Blue Valley also serves a massive population of 22,349 students across 36 schools. No charter schools exist in this county, as the large traditional districts offer extensive program diversity.
Vibrant Suburban and City School Life
The county is primarily suburban and urban, with 90 schools in suburbs and 48 in city locales. Average school size is large at 572 students, with Olathe North Sr High reaching a massive 2,230 students. Attending school here means access to diverse extracurriculars and large-scale campus resources.
School Overview
Total Schools
165
in Johnson County
Reported Enrollment
94,432
165 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Johnson County
Olathe
GuideShawnee Mission Pub Sch
GuideBlue Valley
GuideDe Soto
GuideGardner Edgerton
GuideSpring Hill
GuideSchool for Deaf
165 Public Schools in Johnson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 19 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 165 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Profile | Olathe | Olathe, 66061Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,230 |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Profile | Olathe | Olathe, 66061Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,952 |
| Olathe East Sr High | Profile | Olathe | Olathe, 66062Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,903 |
| Olathe South Sr High | Profile | Olathe | Olathe, 66062Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,841 |
| Gardner Edgerton High | Profile | Gardner Edgerton | Gardner, 66030Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,789 |
| Shawnee Mission East High | Profile | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Shawnee Mission, 66208Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,697 |
| Olathe West High School | Profile | Olathe | Olathe, 66061Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,662 |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Profile | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Shawnee Mission, 66212City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,640 |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Profile | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Shawnee Mission, 66216Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,626 |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Profile | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Shawnee Mission, 66207City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,586 |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Profile | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Shawnee Mission, 66202City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,568 |
| Blue Valley West High | Profile | Blue Valley | Overland Park, 66085Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,514 |
| Blue Valley North High | Profile | Blue Valley | Overland Park, 66209City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,414 |
| Blue Valley High | Profile | Blue Valley | Stilwell, 66085City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,412 |
| Mill Valley High School | Profile | De Soto | Shawnee, 66226Suburb: Large | 8–12 | High | 1,355 |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Profile | Blue Valley | Overland Park, 66213City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,344 |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Profile | Blue Valley | Overland Park, 66062Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,014 |
| De Soto High School | Profile | De Soto | De Soto, 66018Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 997 |
| Spring Hill High School | Profile | Spring Hill | Spring Hill, 66083Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 983 |
| Indian Hills Middle | Record | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Shawnee Mission, 66208Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 850 |
Olathe North Sr High
Olathe
Olathe, 66061 / Suburb: Large
Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe
Olathe, 66061 / Rural: Fringe
Olathe East Sr High
Olathe
Olathe, 66062 / Suburb: Large
Olathe South Sr High
Olathe
Olathe, 66062 / Suburb: Large
Gardner Edgerton High
Gardner Edgerton
Gardner, 66030 / Suburb: Large
Shawnee Mission East High
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Shawnee Mission, 66208 / Suburb: Large
Olathe West High School
Olathe
Olathe, 66061 / Suburb: Large
Shawnee Mission West High
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Shawnee Mission, 66212 / City: Midsize
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Shawnee Mission, 66216 / Suburb: Large
Shawnee Mission South High
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Shawnee Mission, 66207 / City: Midsize
Shawnee Mission North High
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Shawnee Mission, 66202 / City: Midsize
Blue Valley West High
Blue Valley
Overland Park, 66085 / Rural: Fringe
Blue Valley North High
Blue Valley
Overland Park, 66209 / City: Midsize
Blue Valley High
Blue Valley
Stilwell, 66085 / City: Midsize
Mill Valley High School
De Soto
Shawnee, 66226 / Suburb: Large
Blue Valley Northwest High
Blue Valley
Overland Park, 66213 / City: Midsize
Blue Valley Southwest High School
Blue Valley
Overland Park, 66062 / Rural: Fringe
De Soto High School
De Soto
De Soto, 66018 / Rural: Fringe
Spring Hill High School
Spring Hill
Spring Hill, 66083 / Rural: Fringe
Indian Hills Middle
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Shawnee Mission, 66208 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,542
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Johnson County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Johnson County, Kansas?
Johnson County features a sprawling educational system with 165 public schools serving 94,432 students. The infrastructure includes 111 elementary, 31 middle, and 22 high schools across seven districts. It is the most robust school network in the state, offering immense variety and specialized services.
What are the major school districts in Johnson County, Kansas?
Olathe is the largest district with 51 schools and 29,033 students, followed by Shawnee Mission with 26,422 students. Blue Valley also serves a massive population of 22,349 students across 36 schools. No charter schools exist in this county, as the large traditional districts offer extensive program diversity.
What is the school experience like in Johnson County?
The county is primarily suburban and urban, with 90 schools in suburbs and 48 in city locales. Average school size is large at 572 students, with Olathe North Sr High reaching a massive 2,230 students. Attending school here means access to diverse extracurriculars and large-scale campus resources.
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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.