| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Plains Unified School District 112 | Claflin | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,719 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Larned Unified School District 495 | Pawnee Rock | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 864 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hoisington Unified School District 431 | Hoisington | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 790 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Otis-Bison Unified School District 403 | Albert | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 240 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| 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 7,034 students across 25 schools. The largest is Great Bend Unified School District 428 with 2,942 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Barton County, Kansas
Barton County has 6 public school districts covering 7 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Barton County, KS?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Barton County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Barton County, KS?
Of the districts serving Barton County, Central Plains Unified School District 112 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.