| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Unified School District 399 | Paradise | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 113 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sylvan Grove Unified School District 299 | Lucas | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 253 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Russell County Unified School District 407 | Bunker Hill | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 778 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Russell County compares
Together they enroll 1,144 students across 8 schools. The largest is Russell County Unified School District 407 with 778 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Kansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Russell County, Kansas
Russell County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Russell County is Paradise Unified School District 399 (8/10). 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 Russell County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Russell 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 Russell County, KS?
Of the districts serving Russell County, Paradise Unified School District 399 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th 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.