Rooks County Schools & Education
Rooks County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,709
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#26
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rooks County
Measured School Summary
Rooks County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 91.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Rooks County spends $9,709 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rooks County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
73/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #26 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.4%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,709
$700 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Rooks County has 7 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Rooks County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Rooks County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#26
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Plainville
Elementary and high visible
416 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Stockton
Elementary and high visible
290 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Palco
Elementary to high school visible
97 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Palco is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Rooks County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Rooks County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Rooks County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Personalized learning across seven Rooks County schools
Rooks County supports a total of 803 students through seven public schools across three districts. The landscape is split between three elementary, one middle, and three high schools, ensuring local access at every grade level.
Strong graduation rates and high per-pupil spending
The county boasts an impressive 91.4% graduation rate, significantly outpacing both the state average of 88.7% and the national average of 87.0%. Investment is high here, with $9,709 spent per pupil, which exceeds the state average of $9,009.
Small districts drive local educational success
The Plainville district is the largest with 416 students, followed by Stockton with 290 and Palco with 97. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus on these three community-driven public districts.
Rural schools offering an intimate educational experience
All seven schools in the county are classified as rural, resulting in a small average school size of 115 students. Plainville Elementary is the largest campus with 234 students, while Damar Elementary provides a highly personal setting with just 53 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Rooks County
Reported Enrollment
803
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Rooks County
Plainville
Stockton
Palco
7 Public Schools in Rooks County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville Elem | Record | Plainville | Plainville, 67663Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 234 |
| Stockton Elem | Record | Stockton | Stockton, 67669Rural: Remote | PK–7 | Primary | 197 |
| Plainville High | Record | Plainville | Plainville, 67663Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 182 |
| Stockton High | Record | Stockton | Stockton, 67669Rural: Remote | 8–12 | High | 93 |
| Damar Elementary School | Record | Palco | Damar, 67632Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 53 |
| Palco High | Record | Palco | Palco, 67657Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 30 |
| Palco Jr. High | Record | Palco | Palco, 67657Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 14 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,709
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Rooks County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rooks County, Kansas?
Rooks County supports a total of 803 students through seven public schools across three districts. The landscape is split between three elementary, one middle, and three high schools, ensuring local access at every grade level.
How do schools in Rooks County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 91.4% graduation rate, significantly outpacing both the state average of 88.7% and the national average of 87.0%. Investment is high here, with $9,709 spent per pupil, which exceeds the state average of $9,009.
What are the major school districts in Rooks County, Kansas?
The Plainville district is the largest with 416 students, followed by Stockton with 290 and Palco with 97. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus on these three community-driven public districts.
What is the school experience like in Rooks County?
All seven schools in the county are classified as rural, resulting in a small average school size of 115 students. Plainville Elementary is the largest campus with 234 students, while Damar Elementary provides a highly personal setting with just 53 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.