Total enrollment
820
+4 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
Norton County
Kansas · Public K-12
Of the 5 public K-12 schools in Norton County, the largest district by enrollment is Norton Community Schools (701 students). Total county enrollment runs around 820. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Norton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
820
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,050
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.6%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
2
502 students
Middle
1
96 students
High
2
222 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Norton Community Schools
701 students · 2 districts in Norton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Norton 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+
22.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.1% under 18
Test scores in Norton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Eisenhower Elem· 49.5%
- Norton High· 36.6%
- Norton Jr High· 24.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elem | Norton | Elementary | PK-06 | 424 | · |
| Norton High | Norton | High | 09-12 | 181 | · |
| Norton Jr High | Norton | Middle | 07-08 | 96 | · |
| Almena Elem | Almena | Elementary | PK-04 | 78 | · |
| Northern Valley High | Almena | High | 09-12 | 41 | · |
Cities in Norton County
About Norton County
In Kansas, Norton County is a sparse county of about 5,359 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 820 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $54,050, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 18% meaningfully below the Kansas median.
In terms of grade levels, Norton County comprises 2 elementary schools (502 students), 1 middle school (96), and 2 high schools (222).
Norton Community Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 701 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 816 students in SY 2017-18 versus 820 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Norton 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