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Fort Scott

Kansas · Public School District
4
Schools
1,839
Students
$13,795
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
61.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fort Scott is a public school district in Kansas serving 1,839 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,795 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eugene Ware Elem03–05359
Winfield Scott ElemPK–02469
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fort Scott Middle School06–08430
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fort Scott Sr High09–12581
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,795Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
77%
14%
State
77.2%
Local (property tax)
14.0%
Federal
8.9%

State funding accounts for 77% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,839
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Scott?
Fort Scott has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,839 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fort Scott?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fort Scott spend per student?
Fort Scott spends $13,795 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fort Scott?
61% of students in Fort Scott qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fort Scott?
No, Fort Scott does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fort Scott serve?
Fort Scott serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fort Scott?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fort Scott is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.