Rush County Schools & Education
Rush County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
80.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,676
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#81
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rush County
Measured School Summary
Rush County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 80.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Rush County spends $9,676 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 21% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rush 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
6 public schools and 2 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #81 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
80.9%
7.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,676
$667 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Rush County has 6 public schools across 2 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 Rush 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.
Small-system county
Rush County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#81
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below 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.
LaCrosse
Elementary to high school visible
292 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Otis-Bison
Elementary and high visible
239 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LaCrosse 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 Rush County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Rush County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Rush 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.
A small-scale approach to public education
Rush County operates six public schools that serve a total of 531 students across two districts. This compact infrastructure consists of two elementary, one middle, and three high schools scattered throughout the region.
LaCrosse and Otis-Bison split county enrollment
The LaCrosse district is the larger of the two with 292 students, while Otis-Bison serves 239 students. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's education system, as no charter schools are currently available.
Close-knit campuses in a purely rural landscape
Every school in Rush County is in a rural locale, leading to a very small average school size of 89 students. Enrollment ranges from 143 students at La Crosse Elementary to just 48 students at La Crosse Middle School.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Rush County
Reported Enrollment
531
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Rush County
LaCrosse
Otis-Bison
6 Public Schools in Rush 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Elementary | Record | LaCrosse | La Crosse, 67548Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 143 |
| La Crosse High | Record | LaCrosse | La Crosse, 67548Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 101 |
| Otis-Bison Elementary | Record | Otis-Bison | Otis, 67565Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 98 |
| Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School | Record | Otis-Bison | Otis, 67565Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 98 |
| La Crosse Middle School | Record | LaCrosse | La Crosse, 67548Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 48 |
| SouthWinds Academy | Record | Otis-Bison | OTIS, 67565Rural: Remote | 5–12 | Virtual | 43 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,676
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Rush County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rush County, Kansas?
Rush County operates six public schools that serve a total of 531 students across two districts. This compact infrastructure consists of two elementary, one middle, and three high schools scattered throughout the region.
What are the major school districts in Rush County, Kansas?
The LaCrosse district is the larger of the two with 292 students, while Otis-Bison serves 239 students. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's education system, as no charter schools are currently available.
What is the school experience like in Rush County?
Every school in Rush County is in a rural locale, leading to a very small average school size of 89 students. Enrollment ranges from 143 students at La Crosse Elementary to just 48 students at La Crosse Middle School.
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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.