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Rawlins County

Kansas · Public K-12

Across all districts in Rawlins County, public schools number 2 and enroll approximately 361 K-12 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Rawlins County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
361
+35 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 85%
% Hispanic
13%
was 13%
% Black
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
361
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,742
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.2%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
1
210 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
151 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rawlins County Public Schools
361 students · 1 district in Rawlins County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Rawlins County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
8%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
12%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.9% under 18

Test scores in Rawlins County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

See all 2 schools in Rawlins County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rawlins County ElementaryAtwoodElementaryPK-06210·
Rawlins County Jr/Sr High SchoolAtwoodHigh07-12151·

Cities in Rawlins County

Atwood2 schools

About Rawlins County

Rawlins County is a small Kansas county of about 2,516 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 361 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,742 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%.

For a sense of the school types, Rawlins County consists of 1 elementary school (210 students), and 1 high school (151).

The largest single district in Rawlins County is Rawlins County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 361 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 361 students, grew 11% from the 326 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rawlins County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Rawlins County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Rawlins County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 361.
How many high schools are in Rawlins County?
Rawlins County, Kansas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 151 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rawlins County?
Rawlins County, Kansas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 210 students.
What is the largest school district in Rawlins County?
Rawlins County Public Schools is the largest school district in Rawlins County, serving approximately 361 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Rawlins County?
Rawlins County, Kansas has a population of approximately 2,516, with a median age of 47. About 21.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Rawlins County?
Median household income in Rawlins County is $67,742, above the Kansas average of $66,199. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rawlins County?
Approximately 20.0% of adults 25 and older in Rawlins County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rawlins County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.2% of students in Rawlins County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kansas county average of 52.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rawlins County schools?
Across Rawlins County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Rawlins County?
Rawlins County residents are approximately 92% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data