Sumner County Schools & Education
Sumner County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,364
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#54
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sumner County
Measured School Summary
Sumner County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.4%.
Funding Context
Sumner County spends $8,364 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 2% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sumner 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
23 public schools and 7 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.4%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,364
$645 below the state average
School coverage
23
7 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
Sumner County has 23 public schools across 7 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 Sumner 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
Sumner 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
#54
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Wellington
Elementary to high school visible
1,497 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Belle Plaine
Elementary to high school visible
558 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Oxford
Elementary and high visible
455 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Conway Springs
Elementary to high school visible
420 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Wellington is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Sumner County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sumner 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 Sumner 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 Comprehensive Network of Rural Schools
Sumner County supports a large network of 23 public schools, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 9 high schools. Seven separate districts manage the education of 3,558 students across the county.
Solid Performance and Efficient Management
The graduation rate stands at 90.4%, beating both the state average and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is $8,364, showing efficient use of funds compared to the $13,000 national average.
Wellington Schools Lead the County
The Wellington district is the largest in the area, educating 1,497 students across seven schools. The county maintains a traditional educational approach with no charter schools currently in operation.
Primarily Rural with a Town Feel
Seventeen of the county's 23 schools are in rural locales, contributing to a small average school size of 155 students. Wellington High is the largest at 478 students, giving the district a more comprehensive town-school atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Sumner County
Reported Enrollment
3,558
23 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Sumner County
Wellington
Belle Plaine
Oxford
Conway Springs
Caldwell
South Haven
Argonia Public Schools
23 Public Schools in Sumner 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 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High School | Record | Wellington | Wellington, 67152Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 478 |
| Wellington Middle School | Record | Wellington | Wellington, 67152Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 375 |
| Eisenhower Elem | Record | Wellington | Wellington, 67152Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 273 |
| Oxford Jr/Sr High | Record | Oxford | Oxford, 67119Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 212 |
| Belle Plaine Elem | Record | Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine, 67013Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 208 |
| Oxford Elem | Record | Oxford | Oxford, 67119Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 207 |
| Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood | Record | Conway Springs | Conway Springs, 67031Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 179 |
| Belle Plaine High | Record | Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine, 67013Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 176 |
| Belle Plaine Middle | Record | Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine, 67013Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 174 |
| Lincoln Elem | Record | Wellington | Wellington, 67152Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 151 |
| Conway Springs High School | Record | Conway Springs | Conway Springs, 67031Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 149 |
| Caldwell Elem | Record | Caldwell | Caldwell, 67022Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 146 |
| Kennedy Elem | Record | Wellington | Wellington, 67152Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 129 |
| South Haven High | Record | South Haven | South Haven, 67140Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 116 |
| Caldwell Secondary School | Record | Caldwell | Caldwell, 67022Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 106 |
| South Haven Elem | Record | South Haven | South Haven, 67140Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 101 |
| Conway Springs Middle School | Record | Conway Springs | Conway Springs, 67031Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 92 |
| Washington Elem | Record | Wellington | Wellington, 67152Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 90 |
| Argonia High | Record | Argonia Public Schools | Argonia, 67004Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 81 |
| Argonia Elem | Record | Argonia Public Schools | Argonia, 67004Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 69 |
Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood
Conway Springs
Conway Springs, 67031 / Rural: Distant
Conway Springs High School
Conway Springs
Conway Springs, 67031 / Rural: Distant
Conway Springs Middle School
Conway Springs
Conway Springs, 67031 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,364
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Sumner County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sumner County, Kansas?
Sumner County supports a large network of 23 public schools, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 9 high schools. Seven separate districts manage the education of 3,558 students across the county.
How do schools in Sumner County perform academically?
The graduation rate stands at 90.4%, beating both the state average and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is $8,364, showing efficient use of funds compared to the $13,000 national average.
What are the major school districts in Sumner County, Kansas?
The Wellington district is the largest in the area, educating 1,497 students across seven schools. The county maintains a traditional educational approach with no charter schools currently in operation.
What is the school experience like in Sumner County?
Seventeen of the county's 23 schools are in rural locales, contributing to a small average school size of 155 students. Wellington High is the largest at 478 students, giving the district a more comprehensive town-school atmosphere.
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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.