Can I use Reno County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Reno County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Reno County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Reno County?

Start with the 32 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Reno County Schools & Education

Name: Reno County, Kansas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Reno County, Kansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,128

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,009

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#72

of 105 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Reno County

Measured School Summary

Reno County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.8%.

Funding Context

Reno County spends $8,128 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 11% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Reno 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

32 public schools and 6 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

55/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #72 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.

Completion

88.8%

0.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,128

$881 below the state average

School coverage

6 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

Reno County has 32 public schools across 6 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Reno 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

Reno 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

#72

of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below 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.

Hutchinson Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

4,006 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 2

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Buhler

Elementary to high school visible

2,543 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Nickerson

Elementary to high school visible

1,083 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Haven Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

796 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Hutchinson Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Reno County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Reno 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 Reno 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 Massive and Diverse Educational Network

Reno County features one of the largest school systems in the region, with 32 public schools serving 9,020 students. The infrastructure is broad, including 14 elementary schools, six middle schools, and six high schools. Six different districts work together to provide a comprehensive range of educational opportunities.

Hutchinson and Buhler Lead the Region

Hutchinson Public Schools is the largest district, managing 11 schools and 4,006 students. Buhler follows with 2,543 students across seven schools, while Haven Public Schools serves nearly 800 learners. The county also hosts one charter school, representing about 3% of the total local school offerings.

Urban Hubs and Rural Outposts

The county offers a diverse mix of 17 rural and 15 town school locales, with an average school size of 291 students. Hutchinson High School is a major regional hub with 1,299 students, while several smaller rural schools offer more intimate settings. This variety allows families to choose between large-scale collegiate-style high schools and smaller community campuses.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Reno County

Reported Enrollment

9,020

32 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14

Middle6

High6

Other6

6 School Districts in Reno County

Hutchinson Public Schools

Buhler

7 schools

2,543 students

Nickerson

5 schools

1,083 students

Haven Public Schools

5 schools

796 students

Pretty Prairie

3 schools

307 students

Fairfield

1 school

285 students

32 Public Schools in Reno County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Reno County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Hutchinson High School	Profile	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67501Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,299
Buhler High	Record	Buhler	Buhler, 67522Rural: Distant	9–12	High	653
Prairie Hills Middle	Record	Buhler	Hutchinson, 67502Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	550
Plum Creek Elementary	Record	Buhler	Hutchinson, 67502Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	467
Union Valley Elem	Record	Buhler	Hutchinson, 67502Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	452
Morgan Elementary	Record	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67502Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	395
Haven Elem	Record	Haven Public Schools	Haven, 67543Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	390
South Hutchinson Elem	Record	Nickerson	South Hutchinson, 67505Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	331
Hutchinson Middle School 7	Record	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67501Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	316
Hutchinson Middle School 8	Record	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67501Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	295
Fairfield Schools	Record	Fairfield	Langdon, 67583Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	285
Wiley Elementary	Record	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67502Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	285
Nickerson High	Record	Nickerson	Nickerson, 67561Rural: Distant	9–12	High	279
Faris Elementary	Record	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67501Town: Distant	PK–9	Other	274
Graber Elementary	Record	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67501Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	267
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen	Record	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67501Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	264
Buhler Grade School	Record	Buhler	Buhler, 67522Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	257
Lincoln Elementary School	Record	Hutchinson Public Schools	Hutchinson, 67501Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	241
Haven High	Record	Haven Public Schools	Haven, 67543Rural: Distant	9–12	High	234
Nickerson Elem	Record	Nickerson	Nickerson, 67561Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	213

Hutchinson High School

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67501 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,299 students

Buhler High

Buhler

Buhler, 67522 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High653 students

Prairie Hills Middle

Buhler

Hutchinson, 67502 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle550 students

Plum Creek Elementary

Buhler

Hutchinson, 67502 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary467 students

Union Valley Elem

Buhler

Hutchinson, 67502 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary452 students

Morgan Elementary

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67502 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary395 students

Haven Elem

Haven Public Schools

Haven, 67543 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary390 students

South Hutchinson Elem

Nickerson

South Hutchinson, 67505 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary331 students

Hutchinson Middle School 7

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67501 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle316 students

Hutchinson Middle School 8

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67501 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle295 students

Fairfield Schools

Fairfield

Langdon, 67583 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other285 students

Wiley Elementary

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67502 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary285 students

Nickerson High

Nickerson

Nickerson, 67561 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High279 students

Faris Elementary

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67501 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–9Other274 students

Graber Elementary

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67501 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary267 students

Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67501 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary264 students

Buhler Grade School

Buhler

Buhler, 67522 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary257 students

Lincoln Elementary School

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, 67501 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary241 students

Haven High

Haven Public Schools

Haven, 67543 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High234 students

Nickerson Elem

Nickerson

Nickerson, 67561 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary213 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,128

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 Reno County?

Reno County has a school score of 55/100, which is a midrange 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 Reno County?

The high school graduation rate in Reno County is 88.8%, 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 Reno County spend per student?

Reno County spends $8,128 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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