Woodson County Schools & Education
Woodson County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
88/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,430
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
88/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#1
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Woodson County
Measured School Summary
Woodson County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 88/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Woodson County spends $10,430 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 45% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Woodson 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
88/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,430
$1,421 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Woodson County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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 Woodson 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
Woodson 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
#1
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 27 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.
Woodson
Elementary and high visible
415 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Woodson is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Woodson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Woodson 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.
Efficient education in Yates Center
Woodson County operates a streamlined school system with two public schools: one elementary and one high school. A single district manages the entire county's enrollment of 415 students. This compact infrastructure is centered in Yates Center to serve the entire regional population.
Unified Woodson district excellence
The Woodson school district oversees 100% of the county's public education, serving 415 total students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all public funds and community focus stay within the traditional district. This unified approach appears to be paying off in high graduation and funding metrics.
Small rural schools with high impact
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average school size of 208 students. Yates Center Elementary is the larger facility with 312 students, while Yates Center High provides an intimate environment for its 103 students. The small high school size allows for a high degree of teacher interaction and student participation.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Woodson County
Reported Enrollment
415
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Woodson County
Woodson
2 Public Schools in Woodson 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yates Center Elem | Record | Woodson | Yates Center, 66783Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 312 |
| Yates Center High | Record | Woodson | Yates Center, 66783Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 103 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,430
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Woodson County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Woodson County, Kansas?
Woodson County operates a streamlined school system with two public schools: one elementary and one high school. A single district manages the entire county's enrollment of 415 students. This compact infrastructure is centered in Yates Center to serve the entire regional population.
What are the major school districts in Woodson County, Kansas?
The Woodson school district oversees 100% of the county's public education, serving 415 total students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all public funds and community focus stay within the traditional district. This unified approach appears to be paying off in high graduation and funding metrics.
What is the school experience like in Woodson County?
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average school size of 208 students. Yates Center Elementary is the larger facility with 312 students, while Yates Center High provides an intimate environment for its 103 students. The small high school size allows for a high degree of teacher interaction and student participation.
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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.