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Anderson County

Kansas · Public K-12

Anderson County, Kansas comes in at 6 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 1,188 students, with a county median household income near $70,614. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Anderson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,188
-79 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,188
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,614
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.6%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
4
691 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
497 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Garnett
925 students · 2 districts in Anderson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Anderson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
25.6% under 18

Test scores in Anderson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

See all 4 schools in Anderson County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Anderson County Jr/Sr High SchoolGarnettHigh07-12419·
Garnett Elementary SchoolGarnettElementaryPK-06401·
Crest ElementaryColonyElementaryPK-08185·
Crest HighColonyHigh09-1278·
WestphaliaWestphaliaElementaryKG-0853·
Greeley ElemGreeleyElementaryPK-0652·

Cities in Anderson County

Colony2 schoolsGarnett2 schoolsGreeley1 schoolWestphalia1 school

About Anderson County

Anderson County is a low-population county of about 7,834 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,188 students across 6 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $70,614 a year, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 7% higher than the Kansas median.

On the school-mix side, Anderson County is built around 4 elementary schools (691 students), and 2 high schools (497).

Garnett is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 925 students across Anderson County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,188 students, declined 6% from the 1,267 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Anderson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County, Kansas has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,188 students.
How many high schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County, Kansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 497 students.
How many elementary schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County, Kansas has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 691 students.
What is the largest school district in Anderson County?
Garnett is the largest school district in Anderson County, serving approximately 925 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Anderson County?
Anderson County has roughly 7,834 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Anderson County?
Median household income in Anderson County is $70,614, above the Kansas average of $66,199. About 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Anderson County?
Approximately 14.0% of adults 25 and older in Anderson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Anderson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.6% of students in Anderson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kansas county average of 52.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anderson County schools?
Across Anderson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Anderson County?
Anderson County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data