Kingman County Schools & Education
Kingman 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
90.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,828
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#45
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kingman County
Measured School Summary
Kingman County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.3%.
Funding Context
Kingman County spends $8,828 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 7% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kingman 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
9 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #45 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.3%
1.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,828
$181 below the state average
School coverage
9
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
Kingman County has 9 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 Kingman 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.
Dominant-district county
Kingman - Norwich carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#45
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.
Kingman - Norwich
Elementary to high school visible
954 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Cunningham
Elementary and high visible
228 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kingman - Norwich is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Kingman County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kingman 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 Kingman 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 Versatile Nine-School Public System
Kingman County supports 1,182 students across nine public schools. The landscape features three elementary, two middle, and four high schools managed by two districts. This provides a clear and steady pathway for students from kindergarten through graduation.
Kingman-Norwich Leads Local Education
The Kingman-Norwich district is the primary provider, serving 954 students across seven schools. Cunningham is a smaller district that manages two schools and 228 students. No charter schools are active in the county, maintaining a tradition of strong local public districts.
A Classic Mix of Towns and Rural Schools
Kingman County features seven schools in rural settings and two in town locales. Kingman Elementary is the largest school with 349 students, while Kingman Middle serves a smaller group of 94. The average school size of 131 students ensures a comfortable, community-oriented feeling for every child.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Kingman County
Reported Enrollment
1,182
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Kingman County
Kingman - Norwich
Cunningham
9 Public Schools in Kingman 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman Elementary School | Record | Kingman - Norwich | Kingman, 67068Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 349 |
| Kingman High | Record | Kingman - Norwich | Kingman, 67068Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 203 |
| Cunningham Elem | Record | Cunningham | Cunningham, 67035Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 143 |
| Norwich Elementary School | Record | Kingman - Norwich | Norwich, 67118Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 135 |
| Kingman Middle School | Record | Kingman - Norwich | Kingman, 67068Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 94 |
| Cunningham High | Record | Cunningham | Cunningham, 67035Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 85 |
| Norwich High | Record | Kingman - Norwich | Norwich, 67118Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 73 |
| USD 331 Virtual School | Record | Kingman - Norwich | Kingman, 67068Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 54 |
| Norwich Middle School | Record | Kingman - Norwich | Norwich, 67118Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 46 |
Kingman Elementary School
Kingman - Norwich
Kingman, 67068 / Town: Distant
Norwich Elementary School
Kingman - Norwich
Norwich, 67118 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,828
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Kingman County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kingman County, Kansas?
Kingman County supports 1,182 students across nine public schools. The landscape features three elementary, two middle, and four high schools managed by two districts. This provides a clear and steady pathway for students from kindergarten through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Kingman County, Kansas?
The Kingman-Norwich district is the primary provider, serving 954 students across seven schools. Cunningham is a smaller district that manages two schools and 228 students. No charter schools are active in the county, maintaining a tradition of strong local public districts.
What is the school experience like in Kingman County?
Kingman County features seven schools in rural settings and two in town locales. Kingman Elementary is the largest school with 349 students, while Kingman Middle serves a smaller group of 94. The average school size of 131 students ensures a comfortable, community-oriented feeling for every child.
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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.