| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Plains Unified School District 112 | Bushton | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,719 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Hoisington Unified School District 431 | Hoisington | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 790 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Great Bend Unified School District 428 | Great Bend | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 2,942 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ellinwood Public Schools Unified School District 355 | Ellinwood | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 479 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Barton County compares
Together they enroll 5,930 students across 19 schools. The largest is Great Bend Unified School District 428 with 2,942 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Kansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Barton County, Kansas
Barton County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Barton County is Central Plains Unified School District 112 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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