| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kismet-Plains Unified School District 483 | Kismet | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 596 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Liberal Unified School District 480 | Liberal | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 4,659 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Seward County compares
Together they enroll 5,255 students across 11 schools. The largest is Liberal Unified School District 480 with 4,659 students. Districts here average 1.0/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 1/10.
School Districts in Seward County, Kansas
Seward County has 2 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Seward County is Kismet-Plains Unified School District 483 (1/10). 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 Seward County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Seward 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 Seward County, KS?
Of the districts serving Seward County, Kismet-Plains Unified School District 483 has the highest rating on this site at 1/10. That places it in the 2nd 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.