Total enrollment
503
-37 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Sheridan County
Kansas · Public K-12
3 public K-12 schools, roughly 503 students, one county, 2,426 residents. That is Sheridan County, Kansas on the numbers. The level mix is 2 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Sheridan County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 84%
% Hispanic
12%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
503
NCES CCD
Median income
$73,750
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.6%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
2
324 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
179 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hoxie Community Schools
432 students · 2 districts in Sheridan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Sheridan 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+
24.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
25.3% under 18
Test scores in Sheridan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Hoxie Elem· 56.1%
- Hoxie High· 48.8%
- Golden Plains Elem· 43.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxie Elem | Hoxie | Elementary | PK-06 | 253 | · |
| Hoxie High | Hoxie | High | 07-12 | 179 | · |
| Golden Plains Elem | Selden | Elementary | PK-05 | 71 | · |
Cities in Sheridan County
About Sheridan County
Sheridan County is a sparse Kansas county of about 2,426 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 503 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $73,750, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% meaningfully above the Kansas median.
In terms of grade levels, Sheridan County comprises 2 elementary schools (324 students), and 1 high school (179).
Hoxie Community Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 432 students across Sheridan County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 540 students in SY 2017-18 versus 503 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 84% to 81%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sheridan County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data