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Kiowa County Schools & Education

School Score

36/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

67.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

67.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,517

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,009

School Score

36/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#98

of 105 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Kiowa County

Measured School Summary

Kiowa County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 67.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

Kiowa County spends $8,517 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 40% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 21.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Kiowa 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

4 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

36/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #98 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.

Completion

67.0%

21.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,517

$492 below the state average

School coverage

4

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Kiowa County has 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Kiowa 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

Kiowa 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

#98

of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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.

Kiowa County

Elementary and high visible

432 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 2Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Haviland

Elementary school only in this slice

68 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Kiowa County 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 Kiowa County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Small-Scale Rural Learning Network

Kiowa County operates 4 public schools, consisting of 2 elementary and 2 high schools. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 500 students across 2 distinct districts. The infrastructure supports a tight-knit community where every student is known by name.

Kiowa County Schools Lead the Way

The Kiowa County district is the primary provider, educating 432 students across 3 schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of students attend traditional public institutions. The smaller Haviland district manages one school with 68 students.

Intimate Classrooms in a Rural Setting

Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for all 500 students. The average school size is just 125 students, ranging from Kiowa County Elem/Jr. High with 236 students to Kiowa County High with 62. This creates a personalized educational experience rarely found in larger metros.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Kiowa County

Reported Enrollment

500

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Kiowa County

Kiowa County

3 schools
432 students

Haviland

1 school
68 students

4 Public Schools in Kiowa 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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Kiowa County Elem/Jr. High

Kiowa County

Greensburg, 67054 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary236 students

21st Century Learning Academy/Kiowa County

Kiowa County

Greensburg, 67054 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12Virtual134 students

Haviland Elem

Haviland

Haviland, 67059 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary68 students

Kiowa County High School

Kiowa County

Greensburg, 67054 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High62 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,517

State avg $9,009

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kansas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Scott County (97.0%), Neosho County (96.6%), and Nemaha County (96.3%) currently lead Kansas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kansas?
Across Kansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,009. The highest current county values are Elk County ($16,438), Mitchell County ($12,668), and Coffey County ($12,176). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Kiowa County?
Kiowa County has a school score of 36/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Kiowa County?
The high school graduation rate in Kiowa County is 67.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Kiowa County spend per student?
Kiowa County spends $8,517 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Kiowa County, Kansas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Kiowa County, Kansas?

Kiowa County operates 4 public schools, consisting of 2 elementary and 2 high schools. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 500 students across 2 distinct districts. The infrastructure supports a tight-knit community where every student is known by name.

What are the major school districts in Kiowa County, Kansas?

The Kiowa County district is the primary provider, educating 432 students across 3 schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of students attend traditional public institutions. The smaller Haviland district manages one school with 68 students.

What is the school experience like in Kiowa County?

Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for all 500 students. The average school size is just 125 students, ranging from Kiowa County Elem/Jr. High with 236 students to Kiowa County High with 62. This creates a personalized educational experience rarely found in larger metros.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.