Wichita County Schools & Education
Wichita 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
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,539
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#56
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wichita County
Measured School Summary
Wichita County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Wichita County spends $8,539 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 1% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wichita 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #56 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,539
$470 below the state average
School coverage
2
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
Wichita 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.
What Wichita 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
Wichita 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
#56
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Leoti
Elementary and high visible
392 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Leoti 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 Wichita 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 Wichita 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.
Centralized schooling in western Kansas
Wichita County utilizes a simplified educational model with two public schools—one elementary and one high school. Both schools are part of a single district that serves the entire county's 392 students. This structure creates a unified educational journey from kindergarten through graduation.
Focus on the Leoti school district
The Leoti school district oversees all 392 students in the county, providing a consistent administrative experience. There are zero charter schools in the county, meaning every student benefits from traditional public school resources. This single-district approach ensures all community support is focused on just two campuses.
Rural learning with consistent peer groups
Both schools are located in rural settings, with an average enrollment of 196 students per campus. Wichita County Elementary serves 210 students, while the Junior-Senior High School educates 182. Because students stay with the same peer group for 13 years, the schools foster exceptionally strong social bonds.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Wichita County
Reported Enrollment
392
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Wichita County
Leoti
2 Public Schools in Wichita 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita County Elementary | Record | Leoti | Leoti, 67879Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 210 |
| Wichita County Junior-Senior High School | Record | Leoti | Leoti, 67861Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 182 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,539
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Wichita County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wichita County, Kansas?
Wichita County utilizes a simplified educational model with two public schools—one elementary and one high school. Both schools are part of a single district that serves the entire county's 392 students. This structure creates a unified educational journey from kindergarten through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Wichita County, Kansas?
The Leoti school district oversees all 392 students in the county, providing a consistent administrative experience. There are zero charter schools in the county, meaning every student benefits from traditional public school resources. This single-district approach ensures all community support is focused on just two campuses.
What is the school experience like in Wichita County?
Both schools are located in rural settings, with an average enrollment of 196 students per campus. Wichita County Elementary serves 210 students, while the Junior-Senior High School educates 182. Because students stay with the same peer group for 13 years, the schools foster exceptionally strong social bonds.
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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.