Norton County Schools & Education
Norton County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
84/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,287
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
84/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#6
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Norton County
Measured School Summary
Norton County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 84/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Norton County spends $9,287 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 38% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Norton 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
5 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
84/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #6 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,287
$278 above the state average
School coverage
5
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
Norton County has 5 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.
What Norton 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
Norton 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
#6
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.
Norton Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
697 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Northern Valley
Elementary and high visible
120 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Northern Valley 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 Norton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Norton 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 Norton 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.
Targeted Education in the High Plains
Norton County serves 817 students through five public schools organized into two districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, providing a complete K-12 pathway.
Norton Community Schools Take Center Stage
Norton Community Schools is the primary district, educating 697 students across three schools. Northern Valley serves the remaining 156 students, and there are currently no charter schools in the county.
Community Schools in Town Settings
Three of the five schools are located in town settings, while two remain rural, with an overall average size of 163 students. Eisenhower Elementary is the largest hub with 402 students, contrasted by Northern Valley High with 49 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Norton County
Reported Enrollment
817
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Norton County
Norton Community Schools
Northern Valley
5 Public Schools in Norton 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elem | Record | Norton Community Schools | Norton, 67654Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 402 |
| Norton High | Record | Norton Community Schools | Norton, 67654Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 202 |
| Norton Jr High | Record | Norton Community Schools | Norton, 67654Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 93 |
| Almena Elem | Record | Northern Valley | Almena, 67622Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 71 |
| Northern Valley High | Record | Northern Valley | Almena, 67622Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 49 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,287
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Norton County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Norton County, Kansas?
Norton County serves 817 students through five public schools organized into two districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, providing a complete K-12 pathway.
What are the major school districts in Norton County, Kansas?
Norton Community Schools is the primary district, educating 697 students across three schools. Northern Valley serves the remaining 156 students, and there are currently no charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Norton County?
Three of the five schools are located in town settings, while two remain rural, with an overall average size of 163 students. Eisenhower Elementary is the largest hub with 402 students, contrasted by Northern Valley High with 49 students.
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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.