~1,300
Public schools
2023
286
School districts
2023
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Kansas vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
How states rank by per-pupil spending.
| #1 | New Jersey | $22,200 |
| #2 | Massachusetts | $21,300 |
| #3 | Illinois | $19,800 |
| #4 | Ohio | $15,100 |
| #5 | Virginia | $14,300 |
| #6 | Wisconsin | $14,300 |
| #7 | Washington | $14,300 |
| #8 | Michigan | $14,000 |
| #9 | Georgia | $12,400 |
| #10 | Missouri | $11,900 |
| #11 | North Carolina | $11,900 |
| #12 | Indiana | $11,500 |
| #13 | Tennessee | $11,300 |
| #14 | Arizona | $9,900 |
| #15 | Minnesota | 2,500 |
| #16 | Colorado | 1,900 |
| #17 | Kentucky | 1,470 |
| #18 | Louisiana | 1,350 |
| #19 | Oregon | 1,280 |
| #20 | Utah | 1,050 |
| #21 | Montana | 820 |
| #22 | South Dakota | 700 |
| #23 | Maine | 590 |
| #24 | New Hampshire | 480 |
| #25 | Rhode Island | 300 |
| #26 | Delaware | 220 |
| #27 | New Mexico | 89 |
| #28 | Wyoming | 49 |
| #29 | Vermont | 45 |
Overview
Kansas has roughly 1,300 public schools organized into 286 school districts. This data point highlights how Kansas compares on schools relative to national benchmarks. Kansas has one of the highest numbers of school districts per capita in the country, reflecting its rural geography.
Did you know?
- Kansas has one of the highest numbers of school districts per capita in the country, reflecting its rural geography.