Kearny County Schools & Education
Kearny County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,027
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#10
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kearny County
Measured School Summary
Kearny County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 93.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Kearny County spends $10,027 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 36% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kearny 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
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #10 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.5%
4.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,027
$1,018 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 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
Kearny 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 Kearny 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
Kearny 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
#10
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
Lakin
Elementary to high school visible
654 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Deerfield
Elementary to high school visible
248 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Deerfield is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Kearny County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kearny County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Kearny 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.
Coordinated Education in Western Kansas
Kearny County manages a balanced system of six public schools serving 902 students. The county provides two elementary, two middle, and two high schools through two local districts. This structure ensures that students have dedicated facilities for every stage of their education.
Lakin and Deerfield Anchor the Community
The Lakin district is the largest, educating 654 students across three schools. Deerfield serves the remaining 248 students in its three-school system. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's focus on these two central public districts.
Small Classes in a Great Plains Setting
All six schools are located in rural locales, offering an average enrollment of 150 students per school. Lakin Elementary is the largest campus with 256 students, while Deerfield High provides a very intimate setting with only 63 students. The small student body allows for significant personal interaction between teachers and pupils.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Kearny County
Reported Enrollment
902
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Kearny County
Lakin
Deerfield
6 Public Schools in Kearny 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Elem | Record | Lakin | Lakin, 67860Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 256 |
| Lakin High | Record | Lakin | Lakin, 67860Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 199 |
| Lakin Middle | Record | Lakin | Lakin, 67860Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 199 |
| Deerfield Elem | Record | Deerfield | Deerfield, 67838Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 135 |
| Deerfield High | Record | Deerfield | Deerfield, 67838Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 63 |
| Deerfield Middle School | Record | Deerfield | Deerfield, 67838Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 50 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,027
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Kearny County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kearny County, Kansas?
Kearny County manages a balanced system of six public schools serving 902 students. The county provides two elementary, two middle, and two high schools through two local districts. This structure ensures that students have dedicated facilities for every stage of their education.
What are the major school districts in Kearny County, Kansas?
The Lakin district is the largest, educating 654 students across three schools. Deerfield serves the remaining 248 students in its three-school system. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's focus on these two central public districts.
What is the school experience like in Kearny County?
All six schools are located in rural locales, offering an average enrollment of 150 students per school. Lakin Elementary is the largest campus with 256 students, while Deerfield High provides a very intimate setting with only 63 students. The small student body allows for significant personal interaction between teachers and pupils.
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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.