Osage County Schools & Education
Osage County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,556
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#46
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Osage County
Measured School Summary
Osage County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
Osage County spends $8,556 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 7% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Osage 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
13 public schools and 5 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #46 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,556
$453 below the state average
School coverage
13
5 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
Osage County has 13 public schools across 5 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 Osage 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
Osage 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
#46
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Santa Fe Trail
Elementary to high school visible
1,096 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Osage City
Elementary to high school visible
724 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Lyndon
Elementary and high visible
436 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Burlingame Public School
Elementary and high visible
302 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Marais Des Cygnes 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 Osage County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Osage 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 Osage 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.
A Diverse and Extensive School System
Osage County supports a large network of 13 public schools serving 2,760 students. Five distinct districts manage this infrastructure, which includes five elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools.
Santa Fe Trail Leads Five Districts
Santa Fe Trail is the largest district with 1,096 students, followed by Osage City with 724. Despite the high number of schools, none are charter schools, focusing resources into the traditional district model.
Rural Roots and Town Hubs
The landscape is mostly rural with 10 schools, though three serve as town centers, leading to an average school size of 212. Overbrook and Carbondale Attendance Centers are the largest, each serving nearly 400 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Osage County
Reported Enrollment
2,760
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Osage County
Santa Fe Trail
Osage City
Lyndon
Burlingame Public School
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
13 Public Schools in Osage 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overbrook Attendance Center | Record | Santa Fe Trail | Overbrook, 66524Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 396 |
| Carbondale Attendance Center | Record | Santa Fe Trail | Carbondale, 66414Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 392 |
| Osage City Elem | Record | Osage City | Osage City, 66523Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 349 |
| Santa Fe Trail High | Record | Santa Fe Trail | Carbondale, 66414Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 308 |
| Lyndon Elem | Record | Lyndon | Lyndon, 66451Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 303 |
| Osage City High | Record | Osage City | Osage City, 66523Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 228 |
| Burlingame Junior/Senior High | Record | Burlingame Public School | Burlingame, 66413Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 157 |
| Osage City Middle School | Record | Osage City | Osage City, 66523Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 147 |
| Burlingame Elementary | Record | Burlingame Public School | Burlingame, 66413Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 145 |
| Lyndon High | Record | Lyndon | Lyndon, 66451Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 133 |
| Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem | Record | Marais Des Cygnes Valley | Quenemo, 66528Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 91 |
| Marais Des Cygnes Valley High | Record | Marais Des Cygnes Valley | Melvern, 66510Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 73 |
| Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle | Record | Marais Des Cygnes Valley | Melvern, 66510Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 38 |
Overbrook Attendance Center
Santa Fe Trail
Overbrook, 66524 / Rural: Distant
Carbondale Attendance Center
Santa Fe Trail
Carbondale, 66414 / Rural: Distant
Burlingame Junior/Senior High
Burlingame Public School
Burlingame, 66413 / Rural: Distant
Burlingame Elementary
Burlingame Public School
Burlingame, 66413 / Rural: Distant
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Quenemo, 66528 / Rural: Remote
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Melvern, 66510 / Rural: Remote
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Melvern, 66510 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,556
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Osage County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Osage County, Kansas?
Osage County supports a large network of 13 public schools serving 2,760 students. Five distinct districts manage this infrastructure, which includes five elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools.
What are the major school districts in Osage County, Kansas?
Santa Fe Trail is the largest district with 1,096 students, followed by Osage City with 724. Despite the high number of schools, none are charter schools, focusing resources into the traditional district model.
What is the school experience like in Osage County?
The landscape is mostly rural with 10 schools, though three serve as town centers, leading to an average school size of 212. Overbrook and Carbondale Attendance Centers are the largest, each serving nearly 400 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.