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Jewell County

Kansas · Public K-12

Jewell County is one of Kansas's public-school counties, with 2 campuses serving about 362 students (1 elementary and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $52,634.

7-year change in Jewell County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
362
+42 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 90%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
362
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,634
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.3%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
1
187 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
175 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rock Hills
362 students · 1 district in Jewell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jewell 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
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
51
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Jewell County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

See all 2 schools in Jewell County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rock Hills Elementary SchoolMankatoElementaryPK-05187·
Rock Hills Jr/Sr High SchoolMankatoHigh06-12175·

Cities in Jewell County

Mankato2 schools

About Jewell County

In Kansas, Jewell County is a compact county of about 2,916 residents. 2 public schools across the county enrolls about 362 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,634, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 20% lower than the Kansas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Jewell County spans 1 elementary school (187 students), and 1 high school (175).

Rock Hills dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 362 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Jewell County has rose 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 320 students to 362. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 84% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Jewell County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jewell County?
Jewell County, Kansas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 362 students.
How many high schools are in Jewell County?
Jewell County, Kansas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 175 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jewell County?
Jewell County, Kansas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 187 students.
What is the largest school district in Jewell County?
Rock Hills is the largest school district in Jewell County, serving approximately 362 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Jewell County?
Jewell County, Kansas has a population of approximately 2,916, with a median age of 51. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jewell County?
Median household income in Jewell County is $52,634, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jewell County?
Approximately 18.2% of adults 25 and older in Jewell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jewell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 58.3% of students in Jewell 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 Jewell County schools?
Across Jewell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jewell County?
Jewell County residents are approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data