| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains Unified School District 316 | Selden | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 163 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412 | Hoxie | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 454 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Sheridan County compares
Together they enroll 617 students across 5 schools. The largest is Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412 with 454 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Sheridan County, Kansas
Sheridan County has 2 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sheridan County is Golden Plains Unified School District 316 (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 Sheridan County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, KS?
Of the districts serving Sheridan County, Golden Plains Unified School District 316 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 60th 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.