For the 2026-27 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 32%), 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rawlins County (2026-27)
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 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rawlins County Public Schools (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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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