For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 375 students in Rawlins County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Rawlins County, KS are Rawlins County Elementary School and Rawlins County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rawlins County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Rawlins County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Rawlins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rawlins County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 N 4th Street
Atwood, KS 67730
(785) 626-3217
Atwood, KS 67730
(785) 626-3217
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Rawlins County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N 8th Street
Atwood, KS 67730
(785) 626-3289
Atwood, KS 67730
(785) 626-3289
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rawlins County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 68
Herndon, KS 67739
(785) 322-5311
Herndon, KS 67739
(785) 322-5311
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
Box 68
Herndon, KS 67739
(785) 322-5311
Herndon, KS 67739
(785) 322-5311
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rawlins County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Rawlins County, KS include Rawlins County Elementary School and Rawlins County Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Rawlins County?
2 public schools are located in Rawlins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rawlins County?
Rawlins County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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