Best Public Schools in Atwood, KS

The city of Atwood, Kansas is home to two schools: Rawlins County Elementary and Rawlins County Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Rawlins County school district. While the elementary school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating, the junior/senior high school has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, suggesting instability in performance.

Both schools have test scores that generally fall below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Rawlins County Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.37%) compared to the junior/senior high school (42.61%), indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the elementary school's student population. Interestingly, the junior/senior high school spends significantly more per student ($11,157) than the elementary school ($6,725), a common trend for high schools compared to elementary schools.

Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the schools in Atwood, Kansas. While the elementary school has maintained a consistent performance, the junior/senior high school has experienced more volatility in its rankings. Both schools face challenges in student academic achievement, with test scores generally below state averages. The differences in per-student spending and free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools suggest that further analysis may be needed to understand how resources are being allocated and how they may be impacting educational outcomes.