Wilson County Schools & Education
Wilson County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,611
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#84
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wilson County
Measured School Summary
Wilson County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 82.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Wilson County spends $8,611 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 27% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wilson 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
9 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
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #84 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
82.7%
6.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,611
$398 below the state average
School coverage
9
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
Wilson County has 9 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 Wilson 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
Wilson 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
#84
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
Neodesha
Elementary and high visible
776 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Fredonia
Elementary and high visible
658 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Altoona-Midway
Elementary and high visible
145 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Fredonia is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Wilson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wilson County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Wilson 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 diverse regional school network
Wilson County supports nine public schools, including five elementary and three high schools. Three districts manage these facilities, which serve a total enrollment of 1,579 students. The landscape includes a mix of town and rural campuses to accommodate the county's population centers.
Neodesha and Fredonia drive local education
Neodesha is the largest district with 776 students across three schools, followed closely by Fredonia with 658 students in four schools. No charter schools exist in Wilson County, as 100% of the educational infrastructure is managed by traditional public districts. The Altoona-Midway district also serves 145 students in the county's rural reaches.
From town hubs to rural outposts
The county features a mix of six rural schools and three town-based schools, with an average school size of 175 students. Neodesha High is the largest campus with 341 students, offering a broad range of activities. Meanwhile, smaller elementary schools provide a more intimate start for the county's youngest learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Wilson County
Reported Enrollment
1,579
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Wilson County
Neodesha
Fredonia
Altoona-Midway
9 Public Schools in Wilson 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neodesha High | Record | Neodesha | Neodesha, 66757Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 341 |
| Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School | Record | Fredonia | Fredonia, 66736Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 293 |
| Lincoln Elementary | Record | Fredonia | Fredonia, 66736Rural: Distant | 1–6 | Primary | 286 |
| Heller Elem | Record | Neodesha | Neodesha, 66757Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 257 |
| North Lawn Elem | Record | Neodesha | Neodesha, 66757Town: Remote | 1–6 | Primary | 178 |
| Altoona-Midway Middle/High School | Record | Altoona-Midway | Buffalo, 66717Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 79 |
| Fredonia Early Learning Center | Record | Fredonia | Fredonia, 66736Rural: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 78 |
| Altoona-Midway Elementary | Record | Altoona-Midway | Buffalo, 66717Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 66 |
| Fredonia Virtual Academy | Record | Fredonia | Fredonia, 66736Rural: Distant | UG | Virtual | 1 |
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School
Altoona-Midway
Buffalo, 66717 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,611
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Wilson County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wilson County, Kansas?
Wilson County supports nine public schools, including five elementary and three high schools. Three districts manage these facilities, which serve a total enrollment of 1,579 students. The landscape includes a mix of town and rural campuses to accommodate the county's population centers.
What are the major school districts in Wilson County, Kansas?
Neodesha is the largest district with 776 students across three schools, followed closely by Fredonia with 658 students in four schools. No charter schools exist in Wilson County, as 100% of the educational infrastructure is managed by traditional public districts. The Altoona-Midway district also serves 145 students in the county's rural reaches.
What is the school experience like in Wilson County?
The county features a mix of six rural schools and three town-based schools, with an average school size of 175 students. Neodesha High is the largest campus with 341 students, offering a broad range of activities. Meanwhile, smaller elementary schools provide a more intimate start for the county's youngest learners.
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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.