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Greenwood County

Kansas · Public K-12

Greenwood County runs 6 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 145 students. The level mix is 3 elementary and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Greenwood County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
869
-103 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 87%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
869
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,042
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.6%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
3
488 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
381 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Eureka
543 students · 3 districts in Greenwood County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Greenwood 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
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
48
21.5% under 18

Test scores in Greenwood County

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

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. Eureka Jr/Sr High· 54.0%
  2. Madison Elem· 49.2%
  3. Madison High· 47.1%
  4. Marshall Elementary School· 45.8%

See all 4 schools in Greenwood County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Marshall Elementary SchoolEurekaElementaryPK-06309·
Eureka Jr/Sr HighEurekaHigh07-12234·
Madison ElemMadisonElementaryPK-06130·
Madison HighMadisonHigh07-12106·
Hamilton ElemHamiltonElementaryPK-0649·
Hamilton HighHamiltonHigh07-1241·

Cities in Greenwood County

Eureka2 schoolsHamilton2 schoolsMadison2 schools

About Greenwood County

Greenwood County is a sparse county of about 5,919 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system instructs approximately 869 students across 6 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,042, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 9% lower than the Kansas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Greenwood County consists of 3 elementary schools (488 students), and 3 high schools (381).

Eureka is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 543 students across Greenwood County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 11%: 972 students in SY 2017-18 versus 869 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Greenwood County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Greenwood County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Greenwood County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 869.
How many high schools are in Greenwood County?
Greenwood County, Kansas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 381 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greenwood County?
Greenwood County, Kansas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 488 students.
What is the largest school district in Greenwood County?
Eureka is the largest school district in Greenwood County, serving approximately 543 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Greenwood County?
Greenwood County has roughly 5,919 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Greenwood County?
Median household income in Greenwood County is $60,042, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greenwood County?
Approximately 21.6% of adults 25 and older in Greenwood County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greenwood County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.6% of students in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County schools?
Across Greenwood County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Greenwood County?
Greenwood County residents are approximately 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data