| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains Unified School District 316 | Rexford | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 163 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315 | Colby | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 964 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Brewster Unified School District 314 | Brewster | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 131 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Thomas County compares
Together they enroll 1,258 students across 8 schools. The largest is Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315 with 964 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Thomas County, Kansas
Thomas County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Thomas 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 Thomas County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Thomas 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 Thomas County, KS?
Of the districts serving Thomas 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.