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Harper County

Kansas · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,002 students, in a county of 5,400 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,002
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,488
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.4%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chaparral Schools
822 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
White
89%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Chaparral Jr/Sr HighAnthonyHigh07-12350·
Harper ElemHarperElementaryPK-06251·
Anthony ElemAnthonyElementaryPK-06210·
Puls ElemAtticaElementaryPK-08127·
Attica HighAtticaHigh09-1253·
Chaparral Virtual SchoolAnthonyHigh09-1211·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Harper County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Harper County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,002.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Harper County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Harper County?
Chaparral Schools is the largest school district in Harper County, serving approximately 822 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Harper County?
Harper County has roughly 5,400 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Harper County?
Median household income in Harper County is $53,488, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Harper County?
Approximately 22.8% of adults 25 and older in Harper County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Harper County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 65.4% of students in Harper 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 50.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harper County schools?
Across Harper County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Harper County?
Harper County residents are approximately 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Harper County is owner-occupied?
Harper County has about 3,020 housing units, of which roughly 75.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data