Serving 176 students in grades 7-12, Rawlins County Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rawlins County Jr/sr High School's student population of 176 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rawlins County Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rawlins County Jr/sr High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rawlins County Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Rawlins County Jr/sr High School is ranked #959 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rawlins County Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Rawlins County Jr/sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rawlins County Jr/sr High School?
176 students attend Rawlins County Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rawlins County Jr/sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Rawlins County Jr/sr High School offer ?
Rawlins County Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Rawlins County Jr/sr High School part of?
Rawlins County Jr/sr High School is part of Rawlins County School District.
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