Total enrollment
4,736
-277 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Montgomery County
Kansas · Public K-12
Montgomery County is one of Kansas's public-school counties, with 14 schools serving about 4,736 students (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $55,697.
4-year change in Montgomery County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
+2 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Montgomery County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.5% | #38 of 57 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,736 | #21 of 61 | #1,388 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #28 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #42 of 61 | #875 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 70.3% | #5 of 61 | #738 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.8% | #6 of 60 | #746 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Montgomery County school rankings
Residents
30,940
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
4 districts
Enrollment
4,736
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$55,697
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.3%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
5
2,414 students
Middle
2
638 students
High
7
1,684 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Coffeyville
1,764 students · 4 districts in Montgomery County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Montgomery 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+
22.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.7% under 18
Test scores in Montgomery County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lincoln Memorial Elem· 64.6%
- Caney Valley High· 53.5%
- Lincoln Central Elem· 48.9%
- Independence Sr High· 47.9%
- Jefferson School· 47.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Field Kindley High· 28.1%
- Roosevelt Middle· 30.0%
- Community Elementary· 37.0%
- Independence Middle· 38.7%
- Cherryvale Sr / Middle School· 39.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Elementary | Coffeyville | Elementary | PK-06 | 1,009 | · |
| Independence Sr High | Independence | High | 09-12 | 550 | · |
| Lincoln Memorial Elem | Caney | Elementary | PK-06 | 458 | · |
| Field Kindley High | Coffeyville | High | 09-12 | 451 | · |
| Independence Middle | Independence | Middle | 06-08 | 376 | · |
| Jefferson School | Independence | Elementary | 03-05 | 356 | · |
| Caney Valley High | Caney | High | 07-12 | 335 | · |
| Eisenhower Elem | Independence | Elementary | PK-02 | 323 | · |
| Cherryvale Sr / Middle School | Cherryvale | High | 07-12 | 277 | · |
| Lincoln Central Elem | Cherryvale | Elementary | PK-06 | 268 | · |
| Roosevelt Middle | Coffeyville | Middle | 07-08 | 262 | · |
| Coffeyville Virtual Program | Coffeyville | High | 06-12 | 42 | · |
| BRIDGES Academy | Independence | High | 06-12 | 24 | · |
| Caney Valley Charter Academy | Caney | High | 09-12 | 5 | · |
Cities in Montgomery County
About Montgomery County
In Kansas, Montgomery County is a thinly populated county of about 30,940 residents. 14 public schools across the county enrolls about 4,736 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $55,697 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 16% below the Kansas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Montgomery County spans 5 elementary schools (2,414 students), 2 middle schools (638), and 7 high schools (1,684).
The largest single district in Montgomery County is Coffeyville, which alone enrolls about 1,764 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Montgomery County has contracted 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,013 students to 4,736. Montgomery County now counts 14 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Montgomery 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