| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Valley Unified School District 212 | Almena | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 156 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Norton Community Schools Unified School District 211 | Clayton | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 698 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Norton County compares
Together they enroll 854 students across 6 schools. The largest is Norton Community Schools Unified School District 211 with 698 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Kansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Norton County, Kansas
Norton County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Norton County is Northern Valley Unified School District 212 (5/10). 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 Norton County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Norton 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 Norton County, KS?
Of the districts serving Norton County, Northern Valley Unified School District 212 has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 48th 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.