For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 397 students in Decatur County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, KS are Oberlin Elementary School and Decatur Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Decatur County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oberlin Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W Ash
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur Community Jr/sr High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Commercial
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2231
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Decatur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 160
Jennings, KS 67643
(785) 678-2414
Jennings, KS 67643
(785) 678-2414
Grades: K-2
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, KS include Oberlin Elementary School and Decatur Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County, KS?
2 public schools are located in Decatur County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County, KS?
Decatur County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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