Total enrollment
4,736
-827 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
Montgomery County
Kansas · Public K-12
Montgomery County is one of Kansas's public-school counties, with 14 campuses serving about 4,736 students (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $55,697.
7-year change in Montgomery County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
+2 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 69%
% Hispanic
17%
was 11%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
4 districts
Enrollment
4,736
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 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Montgomery County has contracted 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,563 students to 4,736. Montgomery County now counts 14 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 69% to 62%.
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
Montgomery County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data