| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Vista Unified School District 481 | Hope | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 265 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Abilene Unified School District 435 | Abilene | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,515 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Chapman Unified School District 473 | Chapman | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,154 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Solomon Unified School District 393 | Solomon | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 375 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Herington Unified School District 487 | Herington | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 450 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Dickinson County compares
Together they enroll 3,759 students across 21 schools. The largest is Abilene Unified School District 435 with 1,515 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Dickinson County, Kansas
Dickinson County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dickinson County is Rural Vista Unified School District 481 (9/10). 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 Dickinson County, KS?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, KS?
Of the districts serving Dickinson County, Rural Vista Unified School District 481 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.