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Neosho County Schools & Education

School Score

83/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

96.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

96.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,459

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,009

School Score

83/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#11

of 105 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Neosho County

Measured School Summary

Neosho County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 96.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Neosho County spends $8,459 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 36% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Neosho 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

10 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

83/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.

Completion

96.6%

7.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,459

$550 below the state average

School coverage

10

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Neosho County has 10 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 Neosho 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.

Higher-signal county

Neosho County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#11

of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.

Chanute Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,815 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Erie-Galesburg

Elementary to high school visible

443 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Chanute Public Schools 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 Neosho County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Neosho 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 Neosho 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.

Strong Educational Infrastructure in Neosho

Neosho County educates 2,622 students through a network of 10 public schools across two primary districts. The county provides four elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools to serve its growing communities.

Chanute Public Schools Lead the Way

Chanute Public Schools is the largest district, serving 1,815 students across three comprehensive campuses. Erie-Galesburg manages the remaining three schools with 443 students, and the county does not offer any charter school alternatives.

Expansive Schools and Rural Charm

While eight schools are rural, Chanute Elementary stands out as a major hub with 813 students. The average school size is 262, though secondary schools like Erie High remain much smaller with 143 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Neosho County

Reported Enrollment

2,622

10 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle3
High3
Other0

2 School Districts in Neosho County

Chanute Public Schools

3 schools
1,815 students

Erie-Galesburg

3 schools
443 students

10 Public Schools in Neosho 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 10 of 10 matching schools

Chanute Elementary School

Chanute Public Schools

Chanute, 66720 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary813 students

Chanute High

Chanute Public Schools

Chanute, 66720 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High612 students

Royster Middle School

Chanute Public Schools

Chanute, 66720 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle390 students

Erie Elementary

Erie-Galesburg

Erie, 66733 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary208 students

Erie High School

Erie-Galesburg

Erie, 66733 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High143 students

St. Paul Elementary School

Chetopa-St. Paul

St. Paul, 66771 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary130 students

Thayer Schools

Cherryvale

Cherryvale, 67335 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary119 students

Galesburg Middle School

Erie-Galesburg

Galesburg, 66740 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle92 students

St. Paul High School

Chetopa-St. Paul

St. Paul, 66771 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High69 students

St. Paul Middle School

Chetopa-St. Paul

St. Paul, 66771 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle46 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,459

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 Neosho County?
Neosho County has a school score of 83/100, which is a higher 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 Neosho County?
The high school graduation rate in Neosho County is 96.6%, which is above 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 Neosho County spend per student?
Neosho County spends $8,459 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 Neosho County, Kansas — FAQ

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

Neosho County educates 2,622 students through a network of 10 public schools across two primary districts. The county provides four elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools to serve its growing communities.

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

Chanute Public Schools is the largest district, serving 1,815 students across three comprehensive campuses. Erie-Galesburg manages the remaining three schools with 443 students, and the county does not offer any charter school alternatives.

What is the school experience like in Neosho County?

While eight schools are rural, Chanute Elementary stands out as a major hub with 813 students. The average school size is 262, though secondary schools like Erie High remain much smaller with 143 students.

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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.