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3 schools in South Brown County

Kansas · 524 students · 2 cities

South Brown County runs 3 public K-12 schools inside Kansas, with combined enrollment around 524 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in South Brown County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
524
+46 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How South Brown County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KansasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
32.2%#84 of 124N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
524#147 of 156#9,102 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#135 of 156N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.5:1#40 of 154#1,550 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
61.6%#32 of 156#2,700 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside South Brown County

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 578 to 524 students (down 9%) and from 57 to 45 full-time teachers (down 21%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Horton ElemHortonElementaryPK-04226
Everest MiddleEverestMiddle05-08151
Horton HighHortonHigh09-12147

About South Brown County

South Brown County is a rural-scale public-school district in Kansas. The district oversees 3 schools and educates approximately 524 students.

On the school-mix side, South Brown County spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, South Brown County runs about 175 students per school, 51% below the state mean of roughly 355.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in South Brown County has expanded 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 478 students to 524.

On allk12, the community for South Brown County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does South Brown County run?
South Brown County has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 524 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in South Brown County?
South Brown County includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in South Brown County?
Horton Elem is the largest public school in South Brown County by enrollment, with approximately 226 students.
What grade levels does South Brown County serve?
South Brown County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
What cities does South Brown County serve?
South Brown County operates schools in Horton, Everest across Kansas.