| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge Unified School District 110 | Athol | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 177 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Smith Center Unified School District 237 | Lebanon | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 453 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Smith County compares
Together they enroll 630 students across 5 schools. The largest is Smith Center Unified School District 237 with 453 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Smith County, Kansas
Smith County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Smith County is Thunder Ridge Unified School District 110 (9/10). 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 Smith County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Smith 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 Smith County, KS?
Of the districts serving Smith County, Thunder Ridge Unified School District 110 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th 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.