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Trego County Schools & Education

School Score

84/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,187

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,009

School Score

84/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#7

of 105 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Trego County

Measured School Summary

Trego County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 84/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Trego County spends $9,187 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 37% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Trego 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

2 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

84/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #7 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

6.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,187

$178 above the state average

School coverage

2

1 district 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

Trego County has 2 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.

Parent decision brief

What Trego 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

Trego 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

#7

of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.

Wakeeney

Elementary and high visible

404 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Wakeeney 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 Trego 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 Trego 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 streamlined rural school system

Trego County operates a highly focused educational system consisting of just two public schools within a single district. One elementary and one high school serve a total of 404 students. This centralized structure ensures all county resources are concentrated into one local pipeline.

The Wakeeney district advantage

The Wakeeney school district manages all public education in the county, serving 404 students across its two campuses. There are zero charter schools in the area, meaning 100% of students attend traditional district schools. This single-district model simplifies administration and fosters a unified community identity.

Small-scale learning in a rural setting

Every student in Trego County attends school in a rural setting where the average school size is 202 students. Trego Grade School is the larger of the two facilities with 292 students, while Trego Community High offers a smaller environment with 112 students. Education here feels personal and community-driven given the intimate enrollment numbers.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Trego County

Reported Enrollment

404

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Trego County

Wakeeney

2 schools
404 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Trego 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 data

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

Trego Grade School

Wakeeney

WaKeeney, 67672 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary292 students

Trego Community High

Wakeeney

WaKeeney, 67672 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High112 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,187

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 Trego County?
Trego County has a school score of 84/100, which is a higher 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 Trego County?
The high school graduation rate in Trego County is 95.0%, 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 Trego County spend per student?
Trego County spends $9,187 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Trego County, Kansas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Trego County, Kansas?

Trego County operates a highly focused educational system consisting of just two public schools within a single district. One elementary and one high school serve a total of 404 students. This centralized structure ensures all county resources are concentrated into one local pipeline.

What are the major school districts in Trego County, Kansas?

The Wakeeney school district manages all public education in the county, serving 404 students across its two campuses. There are zero charter schools in the area, meaning 100% of students attend traditional district schools. This single-district model simplifies administration and fosters a unified community identity.

What is the school experience like in Trego County?

Every student in Trego County attends school in a rural setting where the average school size is 202 students. Trego Grade School is the larger of the two facilities with 292 students, while Trego Community High offers a smaller environment with 112 students. Education here feels personal and community-driven given the intimate enrollment numbers.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.