| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Unified School District 215 | Lakin | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 654 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Deerfield Unified School District 216 | Deerfield | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 248 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Kearny County compares
Together they enroll 902 students across 6 schools. The largest is Lakin Unified School District 215 with 654 students. Districts here average 1.5/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 2/10.
School Districts in Kearny County, Kansas
Kearny County has 2 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kearny County is Lakin Unified School District 215 (2/10). 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 Kearny County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Kearny 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 Kearny County, KS?
Of the districts serving Kearny County, Lakin Unified School District 215 has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 19th 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.