Best Schools in Rawlins County, KS
Rawlins County, KS has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,803 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Rawlins County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rawlins County, KS
The top high schools in Rawlins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cheylin Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheylin • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Rawlins County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rawlins County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
3. Colby Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
4. Golden Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
5. Brewster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rawlins County, KS
The top middle schools in Rawlins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students
2. Golden Plains Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 41 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rawlins County, KS
The top elementary schools in Rawlins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rawlins County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rawlins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
2. Colby Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 409 Students
3. Cheylin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheylin • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 91 Students
4. Brewster Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 94 Students
5. Golden Plains Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rawlins County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rawlins County, KS has a total population of 2,561 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rawlins County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rawlins County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rawlins County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rawlins County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rawlins County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rawlins County, KS
How many schools are in Rawlins County, KS?
Rawlins County, KS has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,803 students in total.
How do schools in Rawlins County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Rawlins County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Rawlins County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rawlins County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rawlins County
1 places in Rawlins County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Atwood (2)