Total enrollment
1,002
-134 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Gray County
Kansas · Public K-12
The 9 public K-12 schools in Gray County cover all standard grade bands (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high), with combined enrollment around 1,002.
4-year change in Gray County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Gray County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.4% | #13 of 57 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,002 | #61 of 61 | #2,745 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #42 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.5:1 | #1 of 61 | #64 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.4% | #48 of 61 | #1,987 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.8% | #22 of 60 | #1,340 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Gray County school rankings
Residents
5,701
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
1,002
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$79,122
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.4%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
4
557 students
Middle
1
21 students
High
3
424 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cimarron-Ensign
563 students · 4 districts in Gray County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gray 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+
25.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
38
28.5% under 18
Test scores in Gray County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Ingalls Elem· 68.1%
- Ingalls High School/Junior High· 56.1%
- Montezuma Elem· 54.1%
- South Gray Jr High· 45.8%
- Cimarron High· 40.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Cimarron Elem· 40.0%
- Cimarron High· 40.4%
- South Gray Jr High· 45.8%
- Montezuma Elem· 54.1%
- Ingalls High School/Junior High· 56.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Elem | Cimarron | Elementary | PK-06 | 312 | · |
| Cimarron High | Cimarron | High | 07-12 | 251 | · |
| Ingalls High School/Junior High | Ingalls | High | 06-12 | 114 | · |
| Ingalls Elem | Ingalls | Elementary | PK-05 | 111 | · |
| Montezuma Elem | Montezuma | Elementary | PK-05 | 83 | · |
| South Gray High | Montezuma | High | 09-12 | 59 | · |
| Copeland Elem | Copeland | Elementary | PK-05 | 51 | · |
| South Gray Jr High | Copeland | Middle | 06-08 | 21 | · |
| South Gray Community Learning Center | Montezuma | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Gray County
About Gray County
Gray County is a rural-scale Kansas county of about 5,701 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 1,002 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $79,122, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 20% higher than the Kansas median.
For a sense of the school types, Gray County is made up of 4 elementary schools (557 students), 1 middle school (21), 3 high schools (424), and 1 combined or other schools.
Cimarron-Ensign is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 563 students across Gray County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 12%: 1,136 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,002 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Gray County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data