Total enrollment
383
-23 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Graham County
Kansas · Public K-12
Graham County reports 2 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 2,389, with an average school size of 192 students. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Graham County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 87%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
383
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,650
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.9%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
1
212 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
171 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Graham County Public Schools
383 students · 1 district in Graham County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Graham 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Graham County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Hill City Elem· 58.7%
- Hill City Junior-Senior High· 28.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City Elem | Hill City | Elementary | PK-06 | 212 | · |
| Hill City Junior-Senior High | Hill City | High | 07-12 | 171 | · |
Cities in Graham County
About Graham County
Graham County is a sparse county of about 2,389 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system educates approximately 383 students across 2 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,650, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 23% below the Kansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Graham County comprises 1 elementary school (212 students), and 1 high school (171).
Graham County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 383 students across Graham County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Graham County has decreased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 406 students to 383.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Graham County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data