Saline County Schools & Education
Saline County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,861
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#21
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Saline County
Measured School Summary
Saline County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 91.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Saline County spends $10,861 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 26% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Saline 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
17 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
77/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #21 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.6%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,861
$1,852 above the state average
School coverage
17
3 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
Saline County has 17 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 Saline 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.
Dominant-district county
Salina carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 17 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#21
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
Salina
Elementary to high school visible
6,724 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Southeast Of Saline
Elementary and high visible
691 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Ell-Saline
Elementary and high visible
429 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Salina is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Saline County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Saline 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 Saline 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 major educational center in Saline County
Saline County manages 17 public schools serving a total of 7,844 students across three districts. This system includes 10 elementary, two middle, and four high schools, creating a comprehensive academic pipeline.
Salina district leads with massive student body
The Salina district is the largest by far, operating 13 schools for 6,724 students. The county contains zero charter schools, maintaining a tradition of strong, district-led public education.
Dynamic town schools with larger student populations
Thirteen schools are located in town settings, and the average school size is 461 students. Salina High South is the largest campus with 1,102 students, while Stewart Elementary serves a more modest 417.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Saline County
Reported Enrollment
7,844
17 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Saline County
Salina
GuideSoutheast Of Saline
Ell-Saline
17 Public Schools in Saline County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Profile | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,102 |
| Salina High Central | Profile | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 944 |
| Salina South Middle | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 811 |
| Lakewood Middle School | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 688 |
| Stewart Elem | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 417 |
| Heusner Elem | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 414 |
| Meadowlark Ridge Elem | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 409 |
| Schilling Elem | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 408 |
| Coronado Elem | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 394 |
| Sunset Elem | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 387 |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 372 |
| Southeast Saline Elem | Record | Southeast Of Saline | Gypsum, 67448Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 352 |
| Southeast Saline High | Record | Southeast Of Saline | Gypsum, 67448Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 339 |
| Oakdale Elem | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 290 |
| Ell-Saline Elementary | Record | Ell-Saline | Salina, 67401Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 236 |
| Ell-Saline Middle/High School | Record | Ell-Saline | Brookville, 67425Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 193 |
| Salina Virtual Innovation Academy | Record | Salina | Salina, 67401Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 88 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,861
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Saline County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Saline County, Kansas?
Saline County manages 17 public schools serving a total of 7,844 students across three districts. This system includes 10 elementary, two middle, and four high schools, creating a comprehensive academic pipeline.
What are the major school districts in Saline County, Kansas?
The Salina district is the largest by far, operating 13 schools for 6,724 students. The county contains zero charter schools, maintaining a tradition of strong, district-led public education.
What is the school experience like in Saline County?
Thirteen schools are located in town settings, and the average school size is 461 students. Salina High South is the largest campus with 1,102 students, while Stewart Elementary serves a more modest 417.
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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.