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Cloud County

Kansas · Public K-12

Cloud County in Kansas has 8 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,361 students with Concordia the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Cloud County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,313
-93 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 93%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,361
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,770
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.7%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
1
448 students
Middle
1
177 students
High
4
676 students
Combined / other
2
60 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Concordia
1,149 students · 3 districts in Cloud County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cloud 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
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.2% under 18

Test scores in Cloud County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. Concordia Elementary· 59.0%
  2. Concordia Middle· 48.6%
  3. Concordia Jr-Sr High· 35.8%

See all 3 schools in Cloud County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Concordia Jr-Sr HighConcordiaHigh07-12524·
Concordia ElementaryConcordiaElementaryPK-04448·
Concordia MiddleConcordiaMiddle05-06177·
Clifton-Clyde Sr HighClydeHigh09-12104·
Miltonvale ElemMiltonvaleCombinedPK-1236·
Miltonvale HighMiltonvaleHigh07-1233·
Glasco ElemGlascoCombinedPK-1224·
Glasco HighGlascoHigh09-1215·

Cities in Cloud County

Concordia3 schoolsGlasco2 schoolsMiltonvale2 schoolsClyde1 school

About Cloud County

Cloud County is a compact county of about 8,898 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,361 students across 8 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,770, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 11% noticeably below the Kansas median.

For a sense of the school types, Cloud County covers 1 elementary school (448 students), 1 middle school (177), 4 high schools (676), and 2 combined or other schools.

Concordia is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,149 students across Cloud County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,313 students, fell 7% from the 1,406 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Cloud County lost 2 schools, going from 8 to 6. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 93% to 89%.

On allk12, the community for Cloud County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cloud County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Cloud County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,361.
How many high schools are in Cloud County?
Cloud County, Kansas has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 676 students.
How many middle schools are in Cloud County?
Cloud County, Kansas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 177 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cloud County?
Cloud County, Kansas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 448 students.
What is the largest school district in Cloud County?
Concordia is the largest school district in Cloud County, serving approximately 1,149 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Cloud County?
Cloud County, Kansas has a population of approximately 8,898, with a median age of 40. About 23.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cloud County?
Median household income in Cloud County is $58,770, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cloud County?
Approximately 20.8% of adults 25 and older in Cloud County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cloud County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.7% of students in Cloud 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 Cloud County schools?
Across Cloud County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.

Cloud County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data