Miami County Schools & Education
Miami County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
79.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,552
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#92
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Miami County
Measured School Summary
Miami County has midrange measured school signals (score: 41/100) with a graduation rate of 79.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Miami County spends $8,552 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 32% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Miami 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
17 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #92 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
79.9%
8.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,552
$457 below the state average
School coverage
17
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
Miami County has 17 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 Miami 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.
Choice-program county
Miami County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#92
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
Louisburg
Elementary to high school visible
1,802 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Paola
Elementary to high school visible
1,776 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Osawatomie
Elementary to high school visible
1,063 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Louisburg is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Miami County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Miami 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 Miami 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.
Growing Systems in a Town Setting
Miami County supports a large student population of 6,703 across 17 public schools. The county is divided into three districts, featuring seven elementary, four middle, and six high schools. This layout reflects the county's role as a growing residential hub with significant educational infrastructure.
Large Districts and Virtual Options
Louisburg is the largest district with 1,802 students, followed closely by Paola with 1,776 students. The county hosts the Insight School of Kansas, a charter school that enrolls 1,035 students, representing roughly 6% of the county's schools. Osawatomie also serves a significant population with 1,063 students.
Vibrant Towns and High Enrollment
Most education occurs in town settings, with 15 schools classified as town-based and only two as rural. Schools here are larger than average for the region at 394 students per campus. The Insight School of Kansas and Louisburg High are major landmarks, with 1,035 and 562 students respectively.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Miami County
Reported Enrollment
6,703
17 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Miami County
Louisburg
Paola
Osawatomie
17 Public Schools in Miami County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Kansas | Profile | Spring Hill | Spring Hill, 66083Town: Fringe | 7–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,035 |
| Louisburg High | Record | Louisburg | Louisburg, 66053Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 562 |
| Paola High | Record | Paola | Paola, 66071Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 558 |
| Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA) | Record | Spring Hill | Spring Hill, 66083Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Virtual | 556 |
| Rockville Elementary School | Record | Louisburg | Louisburg, 66053Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 488 |
| Spring Hill Middle School | Record | Spring Hill | Spring Hill, 66083Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 471 |
| Paola Middle | Record | Paola | Paola, 66071Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 430 |
| Sunflower Elem | Record | Paola | Paola, 66071Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 403 |
| Cottonwood Elem | Record | Paola | Paola, 66071Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 385 |
| Louisburg Middle | Record | Louisburg | Louisburg, 66053Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 376 |
| Trojan Elem | Record | Osawatomie | Osawatomie, 66064Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 375 |
| Broadmoor Elementary | Record | Louisburg | Louisburg, 66053Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 363 |
| Osawatomie High | Record | Osawatomie | Osawatomie, 66064Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 281 |
| Osawatomie Middle School | Record | Osawatomie | Osawatomie, 66064Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 226 |
| Swenson Early Childhood Education Center | Record | Osawatomie | Osawatomie, 66064Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 176 |
| Louisburg Virtual Program | Record | Louisburg | Louisburg, 66053Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Virtual | 13 |
| Osawatomie Virtual School | Record | Osawatomie | Osawatomie, 66064Town: Distant | 9–12 | Virtual | 5 |
Insight School of Kansas
Spring Hill
Spring Hill, 66083 / Town: Fringe
Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA)
Spring Hill
Spring Hill, 66083 / Town: Fringe
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center
Osawatomie
Osawatomie, 66064 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,552
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Miami County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Miami County, Kansas?
Miami County supports a large student population of 6,703 across 17 public schools. The county is divided into three districts, featuring seven elementary, four middle, and six high schools. This layout reflects the county's role as a growing residential hub with significant educational infrastructure.
What are the major school districts in Miami County, Kansas?
Louisburg is the largest district with 1,802 students, followed closely by Paola with 1,776 students. The county hosts the Insight School of Kansas, a charter school that enrolls 1,035 students, representing roughly 6% of the county's schools. Osawatomie also serves a significant population with 1,063 students.
What is the school experience like in Miami County?
Most education occurs in town settings, with 15 schools classified as town-based and only two as rural. Schools here are larger than average for the region at 394 students per campus. The Insight School of Kansas and Louisburg High are major landmarks, with 1,035 and 562 students respectively.
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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.