Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,081
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#73
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Montgomery County
Measured School Summary
Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.9%.
Funding Context
Montgomery County spends $8,081 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 11% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Montgomery 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
14 public schools and 4 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #73 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,081
$928 below the state average
School coverage
14
4 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
Montgomery County has 14 public schools across 4 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 Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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
#73
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Independence
Elementary to high school visible
1,811 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Coffeyville
Elementary to high school visible
1,764 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Caney Valley
Elementary and high visible
784 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Cherryvale
Elementary and high visible
571 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Independence 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 Montgomery County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Large Town Schools in Southeast Kansas
Montgomery County supports a significant student body of 4,930 across 14 public schools and four districts. The educational infrastructure is well-balanced, featuring five elementary schools, two middle schools, and seven high schools. This network serves several major towns, providing varied educational paths for residents.
Independence and Coffeyville Lead the Way
Independence is the largest district with 1,811 students, followed closely by Coffeyville with 1,764 students. One charter school operates in the county, making up about 7% of total schools. Caney Valley also serves a notable portion of the population with 784 students across three schools.
Diverse Sizes in a Town Landscape
Nine schools are located in town settings, while five serve the surrounding rural areas. Community Elementary is a major hub with 1,010 students, whereas other schools like Independence Middle are more moderately sized with 433 students. The average campus size of 352 students creates a lively school culture.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
4,930
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Montgomery County
Independence
Coffeyville
Caney Valley
Cherryvale
14 Public Schools in Montgomery 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Elementary | Profile | Coffeyville | Coffeyville, 67337Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 1,010 |
| Independence Sr High | Record | Independence | Independence, 67301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 563 |
| Field Kindley High | Record | Coffeyville | Coffeyville, 67337Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 479 |
| Lincoln Memorial Elem | Record | Caney Valley | Caney, 67333Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 454 |
| Independence Middle | Record | Independence | Independence, 67301Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 433 |
| Eisenhower Elem | Record | Independence | Independence, 67301Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 391 |
| Jefferson School | Record | Independence | Independence, 67301Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 390 |
| Caney Valley High | Record | Caney Valley | Caney, 67333Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 327 |
| Cherryvale Sr / Middle School | Record | Cherryvale | Cherryvale, 67335Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 290 |
| Lincoln Central Elem | Record | Cherryvale | Cherryvale, 67335Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 281 |
| Roosevelt Middle | Record | Coffeyville | Coffeyville, 67337Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 235 |
| Coffeyville Virtual Program | Record | Coffeyville | Coffeyville, 67337Town: Remote | 6–12 | Virtual | 40 |
| BRIDGES Academy | Record | Independence | Independence, 67301Town: Remote | 6–12 | Virtual | 34 |
| Caney Valley Charter Academy | Record | Caney Valley | Caney, 67333Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Charter | 3 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,081
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Montgomery County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Kansas?
Montgomery County supports a significant student body of 4,930 across 14 public schools and four districts. The educational infrastructure is well-balanced, featuring five elementary schools, two middle schools, and seven high schools. This network serves several major towns, providing varied educational paths for residents.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Kansas?
Independence is the largest district with 1,811 students, followed closely by Coffeyville with 1,764 students. One charter school operates in the county, making up about 7% of total schools. Caney Valley also serves a notable portion of the population with 784 students across three schools.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
Nine schools are located in town settings, while five serve the surrounding rural areas. Community Elementary is a major hub with 1,010 students, whereas other schools like Independence Middle are more moderately sized with 433 students. The average campus size of 352 students creates a lively school culture.
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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.