Phillips County Schools & Education
Phillips 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
89.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,322
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#49
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Phillips County
Measured School Summary
Phillips County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.9%.
Funding Context
Phillips County spends $9,322 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 6% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Phillips 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
7 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #49 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
89.9%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,322
$313 above the state average
School coverage
7
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
Phillips County has 7 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 Phillips 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
Phillips 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
#49
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.
Phillipsburg
Elementary to high school visible
576 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Logan
Elementary and high visible
132 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Thunder Ridge Schools
Middle school only in this slice
64 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Phillipsburg 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 Phillips County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Phillips 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 Phillips 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.
Diverse School Options in North Central Kansas
Phillips County supports 808 students across seven public schools and three distinct districts. The network features two elementary, three middle, and two high schools, providing specialized facilities for different age groups. This distribution across multiple districts offers families several distinct educational paths.
Phillipsburg and Thunder Ridge Lead the Way
The Phillipsburg district is the largest, educating 576 students across three schools. Thunder Ridge Schools follow with 177 students, while the Logan district serves 132 learners. Public education remains traditional here, as 100% of schools are non-charter institutions.
Intimate Learning in a Rural Setting
Education in Phillips County feels personal, with an average school size of just 115 students across four rural and three town locales. Phillipsburg Elementary is the largest campus with 218 students, while Thunder Ridge Middle School maintains a small-school feel with 64 students. The high ratio of middle schools ensures students receive focused attention during critical transitional years.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Phillips County
Reported Enrollment
808
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Phillips County
Phillipsburg
Thunder Ridge Schools
Logan
7 Public Schools in Phillips 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Elem | Record | Phillipsburg | Phillipsburg, 67661Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 218 |
| Phillipsburg High | Record | Phillipsburg | Phillipsburg, 67661Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 180 |
| Phillipsburg Middle | Record | Phillipsburg | Phillipsburg, 67661Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 178 |
| Logan Elem | Record | Logan | Logan, 67646Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 87 |
| THUNDER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | Thunder Ridge Schools | AGRA, 67621Rural: Remote | 4–8 | Middle | 64 |
| Logan High | Record | Logan | Logan, 67646Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 45 |
| Long Island Middle School | Record | Northern Valley | Long Island, 67647Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 36 |
THUNDER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thunder Ridge Schools
AGRA, 67621 / Rural: Remote
Long Island Middle School
Northern Valley
Long Island, 67647 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,322
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Phillips County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Phillips County, Kansas?
Phillips County supports 808 students across seven public schools and three distinct districts. The network features two elementary, three middle, and two high schools, providing specialized facilities for different age groups. This distribution across multiple districts offers families several distinct educational paths.
What are the major school districts in Phillips County, Kansas?
The Phillipsburg district is the largest, educating 576 students across three schools. Thunder Ridge Schools follow with 177 students, while the Logan district serves 132 learners. Public education remains traditional here, as 100% of schools are non-charter institutions.
What is the school experience like in Phillips County?
Education in Phillips County feels personal, with an average school size of just 115 students across four rural and three town locales. Phillipsburg Elementary is the largest campus with 218 students, while Thunder Ridge Middle School maintains a small-school feel with 64 students. The high ratio of middle schools ensures students receive focused attention during critical transitional years.
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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.