| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 | Baxter Springs | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 893 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Galena Unified School District 499 | Galena | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 824 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Columbus Unified School District 493 | Columbus | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 942 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Riverton Unified School District 404 | Riverton | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 705 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cherokee County compares
Together they enroll 3,364 students across 15 schools. The largest is Columbus Unified School District 493 with 942 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Kansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Cherokee County, Kansas
Cherokee County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cherokee County is Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 (8/10). 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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