Total enrollment
762
+11 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Republic County
Kansas · Public K-12
5 public K-12 schools, roughly 762 students, one county, 4,646 residents. That is Republic County, Kansas on the numbers. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Republic County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,646
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
762
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,833
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.1%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
2
436 students
Middle
1
30 students
High
2
296 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Republic County Public Schools
518 students · 2 districts in Republic County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Republic 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+
21.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
45
24.5% under 18
Test scores in Republic County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Pike Valley Jr High· 60.0%
- Pike Valley Elem· 56.9%
- Belleville East Elementary· 47.9%
- Republic County Jr./Sr. High School· 34.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville East Elementary | Belleville | Elementary | PK-05 | 273 | · |
| Republic County Jr./Sr. High School | Belleville | High | 06-12 | 245 | · |
| Pike Valley Elem | Courtland | Elementary | PK-06 | 163 | · |
| Pike Valley High | Scandia | High | 09-12 | 51 | · |
| Pike Valley Jr High | Scandia | Middle | 07-08 | 30 | · |
Cities in Republic County
About Republic County
In Kansas, Republic County is a small county of about 4,646 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 762 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,833 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 14% noticeably below the Kansas median.
For a sense of the school types, Republic County covers 2 elementary schools (436 students), 1 middle school (30), and 2 high schools (296).
Republic County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 518 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 751 students in SY 2017-18 versus 762 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Republic County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data