| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade Unified School District 226 | Meade | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 376 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fowler Unified School District 225 | Fowler | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 70 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kismet-Plains Unified School District 483 | Plains | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 596 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Meade County compares
Together they enroll 1,042 students across 7 schools. The largest is Kismet-Plains Unified School District 483 with 596 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Meade County, Kansas
Meade County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Meade County is Meade Unified School District 226 (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.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Meade County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Meade 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 Meade County, KS?
Of the districts serving Meade County, Meade Unified School District 226 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th 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.