Graham County

Located at 117 N. 3rd Ave in Hill City, Kansas, the Graham County public school district serves as the educational cornerstone for its surrounding rural remote community. Operating as an active, independent traditional school district, it manages two operational schools offering a complete educational continuum from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 383 students, maintaining small cohort sizes across all grade levels that foster strong interpersonal connections between students and educators.

To support academic growth and student well-being, the district relies on a substantial workforce comprising over 136 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated instructional team of approximately 80 full-time equivalent teachers alongside instructional aides and more than 54 support personnel, ensuring students receive personalized guidance and comprehensive operational support. Serving a diverse mix of 202 male and 181 female students, Graham County provides a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of western Kansas families. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s website at usd281.com or contacting their administrative office directly at (785) 421-2135.