Stafford County Schools & Education
Stafford County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,258
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#74
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stafford County
Measured School Summary
Stafford County has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 83.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Stafford County spends $10,258 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 12% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stafford 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
6 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #74 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
83.7%
5.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,258
$1,249 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Stafford County has 6 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 Stafford 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
Stafford 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
#74
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
St John-Hudson
Elementary and high visible
345 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Stafford
Elementary and high visible
234 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Macksville
Elementary and high visible
197 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Macksville 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 Stafford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stafford County district systems?
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 Stafford 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 Multi-District Rural Network
Stafford County manages six public schools across three different districts, serving a total of 776 students. The landscape is split evenly with three elementary schools and three high schools.
High Funding with Room for Growth
Per-pupil expenditure is strong at $10,258, which is higher than the state average of $9,009. However, the 83.7% graduation rate currently trails both the state benchmark and the national average of 87.0%.
Three Districts Serving Rural Communities
St John-Hudson is the largest district with 345 students, followed by Stafford and Macksville. This county does not have any charter schools, focusing its resources on these three established public districts.
Classic Rural Classroom Experiences
All six schools are located in rural locales, creating an average school size of 129 students. St John Elementary is the largest at 206 students, while the Stafford Middle/High School is the smallest with just 95 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Stafford County
Reported Enrollment
776
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Stafford County
St John-Hudson
Stafford
Macksville
6 Public Schools in Stafford 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Elem | Record | St John-Hudson | St. John, 67576Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 206 |
| St John High | Record | St John-Hudson | St. John, 67576Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 139 |
| Stafford Elementary | Record | Stafford | Stafford, 67578Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 139 |
| Macksville Elem | Record | Macksville | Macksville, 67557Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 111 |
| Stafford Middle School/High School | Record | Stafford | Stafford, 67578Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 95 |
| Macksville High | Record | Macksville | Macksville, 67557Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 86 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,258
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Stafford County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stafford County, Kansas?
Stafford County manages six public schools across three different districts, serving a total of 776 students. The landscape is split evenly with three elementary schools and three high schools.
How do schools in Stafford County perform academically?
Per-pupil expenditure is strong at $10,258, which is higher than the state average of $9,009. However, the 83.7% graduation rate currently trails both the state benchmark and the national average of 87.0%.
What are the major school districts in Stafford County, Kansas?
St John-Hudson is the largest district with 345 students, followed by Stafford and Macksville. This county does not have any charter schools, focusing its resources on these three established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Stafford County?
All six schools are located in rural locales, creating an average school size of 129 students. St John Elementary is the largest at 206 students, while the Stafford Middle/High School is the smallest with just 95 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.