| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waconda Unified School District 272 | Cawker City | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 342 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Sylvan Grove Unified School District 299 | Hunter | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 253 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Beloit Unified School District 273 | Beloit | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 840 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Mitchell County compares
Together they enroll 1,435 students across 7 schools. The largest is Beloit Unified School District 273 with 840 students. Districts here average 7.7/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Mitchell County, Kansas
Mitchell County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mitchell County is Waconda Unified School District 272 (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 Mitchell County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, KS?
Of the districts serving Mitchell County, Waconda Unified School District 272 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.