Total enrollment
810
-1 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Stafford County
Kansas · Public K-12
The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Stafford County: 6 campuses, 810 students, St John-Hudson as the largest district. That works out to 3 elementary and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Stafford County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 72%
% Hispanic
24%
was 24%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
810
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,226
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.5%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
3
472 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
338 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
St John-Hudson
366 students · 3 districts in Stafford County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Stafford 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+
27.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
24.3% under 18
Test scores in Stafford County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- St John Elem· 62.2%
- Stafford Elementary· 48.2%
- Stafford Middle School/High School· 42.4%
- Macksville Elem· 40.4%
- St John High· 38.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Macksville High· 29.8%
- St John High· 38.6%
- Macksville Elem· 40.4%
- Stafford Middle School/High School· 42.4%
- Stafford Elementary· 48.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Elem | St. John | Elementary | PK-06 | 225 | · |
| St John High | St. John | High | 07-12 | 141 | · |
| Stafford Elementary | Stafford | Elementary | PK-05 | 133 | · |
| Stafford Middle School/High School | Stafford | High | 06-12 | 116 | · |
| Macksville Elem | Macksville | Elementary | PK-06 | 114 | · |
| Macksville High | Macksville | High | 07-12 | 81 | · |
Cities in Stafford County
About Stafford County
Stafford County is a compact county of about 3,978 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system teaches approximately 810 students across 6 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $64,226 a year, about 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%.
In terms of grade levels, Stafford County comprises 3 elementary schools (472 students), and 3 high schools (338).
The largest single district in Stafford County is St John-Hudson, which alone enrolls about 366 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Stafford County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 811 students to 810.
On this page, the community for Stafford 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