| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Heights Unified School District 498 | Blue Rapids | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 427 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Vermillion Unified School District 380 | Frankfort | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 652 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Prairie Hills Unified School District 113 | Axtell | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,068 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Marysville Unified School District 364 | Beattie | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 816 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Marshall County compares
Together they enroll 2,963 students across 16 schools. The largest is Prairie Hills Unified School District 113 with 1,068 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Marshall County, Kansas
Marshall County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marshall County is Valley Heights Unified School District 498 (10/10). 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 Marshall County, KS?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Marshall 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 Marshall County, KS?
Of the districts serving Marshall County, Valley Heights Unified School District 498 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.