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Kiowa County

Kansas · Public K-12

Parents in Kiowa County researching K-12 options have 4 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 343 (2 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Kiowa County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
343
-178 (-34%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 81%
% Hispanic
8%
was 13%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
343
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,539
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.8%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
2
212 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
131 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kiowa County Public Schools
261 students · 2 districts in Kiowa County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kiowa 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
5%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.2% under 18

Test scores in Kiowa County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

See all 3 schools in Kiowa County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Kiowa County Junior High/High SchoolGreensburgHigh06-12131·
Kiowa County Elementary SchoolGreensburgElementaryPK-05130·
Haviland ElemHavilandElementaryPK-0882·
21st Century Learning Academy/Kiowa CountyGreensburgCombinedM-M··

Cities in Kiowa County

Greensburg3 schoolsHaviland1 school

About Kiowa County

In Kansas, Kiowa County is a compact county of about 2,422 residents. 4 public schools across the county teaches about 343 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,539, about 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 14% noticeably above the Kansas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Kiowa County comprises 2 elementary schools (212 students), 1 high school (131), and 1 combined or other schools.

Kiowa County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 261 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 34%: 521 students in SY 2017-18 versus 343 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Kiowa County closed 1 school, going from 4 to 3. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment decreased from 13% to 8%.

On allk12, the community for Kiowa County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Kiowa County?
Kiowa County, Kansas has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 343 students.
How many high schools are in Kiowa County?
Kiowa County, Kansas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 131 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kiowa County?
Kiowa County, Kansas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 212 students.
What is the largest school district in Kiowa County?
Kiowa County Public Schools is the largest school district in Kiowa County, serving approximately 261 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Kiowa County?
Kiowa County has roughly 2,422 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Kiowa County?
Median household income in Kiowa County is $75,539, above the Kansas average of $66,199. About 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kiowa County?
Approximately 28.3% of adults 25 and older in Kiowa County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kiowa County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.8% of students in Kiowa County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kansas county average of 52.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kiowa County schools?
Across Kiowa County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Kiowa County?
Kiowa County residents are approximately 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data