Total enrollment
928
+19 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
Kearny County
Kansas · Public K-12
Kearny County's school count of 6 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 928 students inside Kansas, around 24% of the county population. That works out to 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Kearny County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 48%
% Hispanic
51%
was 48%
% Black
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
928
NCES CCD
Median income
$89,135
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.8%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
2
413 students
Middle
2
231 students
High
2
284 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lakin
684 students · 2 districts in Kearny County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Kearny 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+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
37
28.4% under 18
Test scores in Kearny County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lakin Elem· 42.3%
- Deerfield Elem· 41.9%
- Lakin Middle· 40.9%
- Lakin High· 37.2%
- Deerfield Middle School· 22.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Elem | Lakin | Elementary | PK-04 | 290 | · |
| Lakin High | Lakin | High | 09-12 | 212 | · |
| Lakin Middle | Lakin | Middle | 05-08 | 182 | · |
| Deerfield Elem | Deerfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 123 | · |
| Deerfield High | Deerfield | High | 09-12 | 72 | · |
| Deerfield Middle School | Deerfield | Middle | 06-08 | 49 | · |
Cities in Kearny County
About Kearny County
In Kansas, Kearny County is a low-population county of about 3,864 residents. 6 public schools across the county hosts about 928 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $89,135, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 35% higher than the Kansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Kearny County consists of 2 elementary schools (413 students), 2 middle schools (231), and 2 high schools (284).
Lakin is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 684 students across Kearny County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Kearny County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 909 students to 928.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Kearny County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data