Total enrollment
998
-40 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Harper County
Kansas · Public K-12
Harper County operates 6 public K-12 schools across Kansas, with a combined student body of roughly 998 and a county population near 5,400. The level mix is 3 elementary and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Harper County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 83%
% Hispanic
14%
was 11%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
998
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,488
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.0%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
3
587 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
411 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chaparral Schools
829 students · 2 districts in Harper County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Harper 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+
22.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
25.8% under 18
Test scores in Harper County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Anthony Elem· 52.4%
- Harper Elem· 49.2%
- Puls Elem· 38.7%
- Chaparral Jr/Sr High· 35.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Jr/Sr High | Anthony | High | 07-12 | 348 | · |
| Harper Elem | Harper | Elementary | PK-06 | 255 | · |
| Anthony Elem | Anthony | Elementary | PK-06 | 210 | · |
| Puls Elem | Attica | Elementary | PK-08 | 122 | · |
| Attica High | Attica | High | 09-12 | 47 | · |
| Chaparral Virtual School | Anthony | High | 07-12 | 16 | · |
Cities in Harper County
About Harper County
Harper County is a small county of about 5,400 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system instructs approximately 998 students across 6 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,488, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 19% meaningfully below the Kansas median.
On the school-mix side, Harper County is made up of 3 elementary schools (587 students), and 3 high schools (411).
The largest single district in Harper County is Chaparral Schools, which alone enrolls about 829 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Harper County has declined 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,038 students to 998. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 83% to 79%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Harper County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data