| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412 | Dresden | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 454 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Oberlin Unified School District 294 | Norcatur | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 413 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Decatur County compares
Together they enroll 867 students across 4 schools. The largest is Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412 with 454 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Decatur County, Kansas
Decatur County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Decatur County is Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412 (6/10). 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 Decatur County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Decatur 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 Decatur County, KS?
Of the districts serving Decatur County, Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 52nd 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.