| 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 | 3 |
| Cherokee Unified School District 247 | Weir | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 458 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Riverton Unified School District 404 | Riverton | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 705 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cherokee County compares
Together they enroll 3,822 students across 18 schools. The largest is Columbus Unified School District 493 with 942 students. Districts here average 4.4/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Cherokee County, Kansas
Cherokee County has 5 public school districts covering 8 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cherokee County, KS?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, KS?
Of the districts serving Cherokee County, Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th 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.