Sheridan County Schools & Education
Sheridan County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,742
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#36
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sheridan County
Measured School Summary
Sheridan County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Sheridan County spends $9,742 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% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sheridan 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,742
$733 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district 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
Sheridan County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Sheridan 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.
Small-system county
Sheridan County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#36
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Hoxie Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
454 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hoxie Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Sheridan County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Sheridan 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.
Intimate Learning in Northwest Kansas
Sheridan County operates a concentrated educational system with just three public schools serving a total of 530 students. This single-district county focuses its resources on two elementary schools and one high school.
Strong Graduation Rates and Competitive Funding
The county boasts a 90.0% graduation rate, outpacing both the state average of 88.7% and the national average of 87.0%. Local investment is strong, with per-pupil spending at $9,742, well above the Kansas state average of $9,009.
Hoxie Community Schools Take the Lead
The Hoxie Community Schools district is the primary provider, educating 454 of the county's students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a traditional and unified public school experience.
The Heart of Rural Education
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a close-knit environment where the average school size is just 177 students. Hoxie Elementary is the largest site with 260 students, while Golden Plains Elementary offers a very small setting for 76 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Sheridan County
Reported Enrollment
530
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sheridan County
Hoxie Community Schools
3 Public Schools in Sheridan 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxie Elem | Record | Hoxie Community Schools | Hoxie, 67740Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 260 |
| Hoxie High | Record | Hoxie Community Schools | Hoxie, 67740Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 194 |
| Golden Plains Elem | Record | Golden Plains | Selden, 67757Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 76 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,742
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Sheridan County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sheridan County, Kansas?
Sheridan County operates a concentrated educational system with just three public schools serving a total of 530 students. This single-district county focuses its resources on two elementary schools and one high school.
How do schools in Sheridan County perform academically?
The county boasts a 90.0% graduation rate, outpacing both the state average of 88.7% and the national average of 87.0%. Local investment is strong, with per-pupil spending at $9,742, well above the Kansas state average of $9,009.
What are the major school districts in Sheridan County, Kansas?
The Hoxie Community Schools district is the primary provider, educating 454 of the county's students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a traditional and unified public school experience.
What is the school experience like in Sheridan County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a close-knit environment where the average school size is just 177 students. Hoxie Elementary is the largest site with 260 students, while Golden Plains Elementary offers a very small setting for 76 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.