Pottawatomie County Schools & Education
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
80/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,843
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
80/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#15
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pottawatomie County
Measured School Summary
Pottawatomie County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 80/100 and a graduation rate of 94.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Pottawatomie County spends $8,843 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 31% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pottawatomie 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
15 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
80/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #15 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.4%
5.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,843
$166 below the state average
School coverage
15
4 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
Pottawatomie County has 15 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 Pottawatomie 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
Pottawatomie 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
#15
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
Wamego
Elementary to high school visible
1,641 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Rock Creek
Elementary to high school visible
1,346 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton
Elementary and high visible
338 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Blue Valley
Elementary school only in this slice
122 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Wamego 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 Pottawatomie County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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.
Expansive Education Systems Near Manhattan
Pottawatomie County maintains a robust educational infrastructure with 15 public schools and 4,256 students. Four districts manage this network, which includes eight elementary schools and five high schools. The county provides a wide range of options for families living in both rural and growing town corridors.
Wamego and Rock Creek Drive Growth
Wamego is the largest district, serving 1,641 students across five schools, followed closely by Rock Creek with 1,346 students. These two districts represent the bulk of the county's enrollment and offer comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting a community committed to traditional public districts.
Active Town Hubs and Quiet Rural Schools
With an average school size of 284 students, Pottawatomie offers a more bustling environment than many neighboring counties. Wamego High is the largest school with 507 students, while eight rural and seven town-based campuses provide diverse settings. This variety allows families to choose between larger town schools and smaller, community-centered rural locations.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Pottawatomie County
Reported Enrollment
4,256
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Pottawatomie County
Wamego
Rock Creek
Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton
Blue Valley
15 Public Schools in Pottawatomie 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego High | Record | Wamego | Wamego, 66547Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 507 |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Record | Rock Creek | St. George, 66535Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 424 |
| Central Elem | Record | Wamego | Wamego, 66547Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 407 |
| St George Elem | Record | Rock Creek | St George, 66535Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 397 |
| Rock Creek High School | Record | Rock Creek | St George, 66535Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 379 |
| Wamego Middle School | Record | Wamego | Wamego, 66547Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 360 |
| West Elem | Record | Wamego | Wamego, 66547Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 356 |
| Oliver Brown Elementary | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 302 |
| St Marys Elem | Record | Kaw Valley | St Marys, 66536Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 259 |
| St. Marys Junior Senior High | Record | Kaw Valley | St Marys, 66536Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 248 |
| Onaga Elem | Record | Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton | Onaga, 66521Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 244 |
| Westmoreland Elem | Record | Rock Creek | Westmoreland, 66549Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 146 |
| McCormick Elementary | Record | Blue Valley | Olsburg, 66520Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 122 |
| Onaga Senior High | Record | Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton | Onaga, 66521Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 94 |
| Wamego High School Virtual School | Record | Wamego | Wamego, 66547Town: Distant | 9–12 | Virtual | 11 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,843
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Pottawatomie County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
Pottawatomie County maintains a robust educational infrastructure with 15 public schools and 4,256 students. Four districts manage this network, which includes eight elementary schools and five high schools. The county provides a wide range of options for families living in both rural and growing town corridors.
What are the major school districts in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
Wamego is the largest district, serving 1,641 students across five schools, followed closely by Rock Creek with 1,346 students. These two districts represent the bulk of the county's enrollment and offer comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting a community committed to traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Pottawatomie County?
With an average school size of 284 students, Pottawatomie offers a more bustling environment than many neighboring counties. Wamego High is the largest school with 507 students, while eight rural and seven town-based campuses provide diverse settings. This variety allows families to choose between larger town schools and smaller, community-centered rural locations.
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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.