Wyandotte County Schools & Education
Wyandotte County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
72.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
72.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,958
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#104
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wyandotte County
Measured School Summary
Wyandotte County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 72.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,958 per pupil, Wyandotte County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 68% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 16.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wyandotte 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
62 public schools and 5 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
20/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #104 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
72.6%
16.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,958
$2,051 below the state average
School coverage
62
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wyandotte County has 62 public schools across 5 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 Wyandotte 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.
Dominant-district county
Kansas City carries most of the listed public-school system, with 43 of 62 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#104
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 41 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.
Kansas City
Elementary to high school visible
22,013 students
43 listed schools in this county slice.
Turner-Kansas City
Elementary to high school visible
3,880 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Piper-Kansas City
Elementary to high school visible
2,634 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Bonner Springs
Elementary to high school visible
2,427 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kansas City is the largest listed district slice, with 43 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 Wyandotte County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte 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 Large Urban Education Infrastructure
Wyandotte County supports a robust network of 62 public schools serving 30,967 students across five distinct school districts. The landscape includes 38 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 12 high schools that provide a foundation for the region's youth. This concentrated infrastructure reflects the county's role as a major population center in Kansas.
Kansas City Schools Lead the County
Kansas City is the county's largest district, managing 43 schools and 22,013 students. Other significant districts include Turner-Kansas City with 3,880 students and Bonner Springs with 2,427 students. Traditional public education remains the standard here, as charter schools represent 0% of the 62 total schools in the county.
Urban Environments and Large Campus Sizes
With 55 of the 62 schools located in city settings, the educational experience is predominantly urban. The average school size is 499 students, though campuses vary greatly, from the massive John Fiske Elementary with 1,908 students to smaller rural facilities. Large high schools like Wyandotte High, serving 1,832 students, define the energetic atmosphere of the county’s secondary education.
School Overview
Total Schools
62
in Wyandotte County
Reported Enrollment
30,967
62 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Wyandotte County
Kansas City
GuideTurner-Kansas City
GuidePiper-Kansas City
Bonner Springs
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62 Public Schools in Wyandotte County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 62 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fiske Elem | Profile | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66105City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 1,908 |
| Wyandotte High | Profile | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66102City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,832 |
| J C Harmon High | Profile | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66106City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,330 |
| Turner High | Profile | Turner-Kansas City | Kansas City, 66106City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,171 |
| Washington High | Profile | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66109City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,114 |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Profile | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66101City: Midsize | 8–12 | High | 1,102 |
| Carl B. Bruce Middle School | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66104City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 837 |
| Rosedale Middle | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66103City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 798 |
| F L Schlagle High | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66104City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 792 |
| Piper High | Record | Piper-Kansas City | Kansas City, 66109City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 779 |
| Bonner Springs High | Record | Bonner Springs | Bonner Springs, 66012Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 777 |
| Piper Middle | Record | Piper-Kansas City | Kansas City, 66109City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 708 |
| Gloria Willis Middle School | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66102City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 707 |
| Central Middle | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66101City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 686 |
| Piper Creek Elementary | Record | Piper-Kansas City | Kansas City, 66109Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 608 |
| D D Eisenhower Middle | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66109City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 590 |
| M E Pearson Elem | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66102City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 582 |
| Chelsea Elem | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66104City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 575 |
| Turner Middle School | Record | Turner-Kansas City | Kansas City, 66106City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 571 |
| Argentine Middle | Record | Kansas City | Kansas City, 66106City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 569 |
John Fiske Elem
Kansas City
Kansas City, 66105 / City: Midsize
Wyandotte High
Kansas City
Kansas City, 66102 / City: Midsize
J C Harmon High
Kansas City
Kansas City, 66106 / City: Midsize
Turner High
Turner-Kansas City
Kansas City, 66106 / City: Midsize
Washington High
Kansas City
Kansas City, 66109 / City: Midsize
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Kansas City
Kansas City, 66101 / City: Midsize
Piper Creek Elementary
Piper-Kansas City
Kansas City, 66109 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,958
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Wyandotte County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
Wyandotte County supports a robust network of 62 public schools serving 30,967 students across five distinct school districts. The landscape includes 38 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 12 high schools that provide a foundation for the region's youth. This concentrated infrastructure reflects the county's role as a major population center in Kansas.
What are the major school districts in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
Kansas City is the county's largest district, managing 43 schools and 22,013 students. Other significant districts include Turner-Kansas City with 3,880 students and Bonner Springs with 2,427 students. Traditional public education remains the standard here, as charter schools represent 0% of the 62 total schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Wyandotte County?
With 55 of the 62 schools located in city settings, the educational experience is predominantly urban. The average school size is 499 students, though campuses vary greatly, from the massive John Fiske Elementary with 1,908 students to smaller rural facilities. Large high schools like Wyandotte High, serving 1,832 students, define the energetic atmosphere of the county’s secondary education.
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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.