Rawlins County

Located at 205 North 4th Street in Atwood, Kansas, the Rawlins County public school district serves as an essential educational anchor for its rural, remote community in northwest Kansas. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district delivers a seamless educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade across its two operational school facilities. Its remote geographic setting fosters a close-knit environment where local families benefit from a unified public education structure designed to guide children from their earliest learning experiences through high school graduation.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 361 children, maintaining consistent enrollment throughout the elementary and secondary grade levels. The student population—comprising 203 male and 158 female students, with a demographic makeup that includes White, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial youth—is supported by a remarkably well-resourced staff. With approximately 73 full-time equivalent teachers alongside instructional aides and essential support personnel bringing total district staffing to over 146 full-time equivalents, Rawlins County provides an exceptionally strong staff-to-student ratio. This dedicated staffing infrastructure ensures personalized attention, strong academic oversight, and comprehensive support tailored to the needs of every student.