| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin City Unified School District 348 | Baldwin City | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,400 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Eudora Unified School District 491 | Eudora | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1,714 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lawrence Unified School District 497 | Lawrence | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 10,909 | 20 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Perry Public Schools Unified School District 343 | Lecompton | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 779 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Douglas County compares
Together they enroll 14,802 students across 31 schools. The largest is Lawrence Unified School District 497 with 10,909 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Douglas County, Kansas
Douglas County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Douglas County is Baldwin City Unified School District 348 (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 Douglas County, KS?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Douglas 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 Douglas County, KS?
Of the districts serving Douglas County, Baldwin City Unified School District 348 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.