Linn County Schools & Education
Linn County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,070
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#57
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Linn County
Measured School Summary
Linn County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
Linn County spends $9,070 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 1% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Linn 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
8 public schools and 3 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #57 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,070
$61 above the state average
School coverage
8
3 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
Linn County has 8 public schools across 3 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 Linn 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
Linn 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
#57
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Prairie View
Elementary to high school visible
871 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Jayhawk
Elementary and high visible
575 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Pleasanton
Elementary and high visible
359 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Prairie View is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Linn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Linn 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 Linn 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.
Rural Education Infrastructure in Linn
Linn County supports 1,805 students across 8 public schools, including 4 elementary and 3 high schools. These schools are organized into 3 districts that cover the county's varied geography. The presence of a middle school ensures a smooth transition between educational levels.
Prairie View Leads the Local Districts
Prairie View is the largest district in the county, educating 871 students across 4 schools. Jayhawk and Pleasanton districts follow, with 575 and 359 students respectively. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as no charter schools currently operate here.
Quiet Rural Schools and Mid-Sized Classes
All 8 schools are located in rural settings, maintaining the county's quiet, agrarian character. The average school size is 226 students, with Jayhawk Elementary being the largest at 316 students. This scale offers a balance between small-town intimacy and diverse peer social groups.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Linn County
Reported Enrollment
1,805
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Linn County
Prairie View
Jayhawk
Pleasanton
8 Public Schools in Linn 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayhawk Elementary | Record | Jayhawk | Mound City, 66056Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 316 |
| Jayhawk-Linn High | Record | Jayhawk | Mound City, 66056Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 259 |
| Prairie View High | Record | Prairie View | LaCygne, 66040Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 239 |
| Parker Elem | Record | Prairie View | Parker, 66072Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 228 |
| Lacygne Elem | Record | Prairie View | LaCygne, 66040Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 206 |
| Prairie View Middle | Record | Prairie View | LaCygne, 66040Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 198 |
| Pleasanton Elem | Record | Pleasanton | Pleasanton, 66075Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 181 |
| Pleasanton High | Record | Pleasanton | Pleasanton, 66075Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 178 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,070
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Linn County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Linn County, Kansas?
Linn County supports 1,805 students across 8 public schools, including 4 elementary and 3 high schools. These schools are organized into 3 districts that cover the county's varied geography. The presence of a middle school ensures a smooth transition between educational levels.
What are the major school districts in Linn County, Kansas?
Prairie View is the largest district in the county, educating 871 students across 4 schools. Jayhawk and Pleasanton districts follow, with 575 and 359 students respectively. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as no charter schools currently operate here.
What is the school experience like in Linn County?
All 8 schools are located in rural settings, maintaining the county's quiet, agrarian character. The average school size is 226 students, with Jayhawk Elementary being the largest at 316 students. This scale offers a balance between small-town intimacy and diverse peer social groups.
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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.