| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Plains Unified School District 106 | Arnold | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 120 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Ness City Unified School District 303 | Beeler | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 294 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Ness County compares
Together they enroll 414 students across 5 schools. The largest is Ness City Unified School District 303 with 294 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Ness County, Kansas
Ness County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ness County is Western Plains Unified School District 106 (7/10). 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 Ness County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Ness 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 Ness County, KS?
Of the districts serving Ness County, Western Plains Unified School District 106 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th 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.