For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 443 students in Woodson County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Woodson County, KS are Yates Center Elementary School and Yates Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Woodson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yates Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 S State
Yates Center, KS 66783
(620) 625-8860
Yates Center, KS 66783
(620) 625-8860
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Yates Center High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Bell
Yates Center, KS 66783
(620) 625-8820
Yates Center, KS 66783
(620) 625-8820
Grades: 7-12
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodson County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Woodson County, KS include Yates Center Elementary School and Yates Center High School.
How many public schools are located in Woodson County?
2 public schools are located in Woodson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodson County?
Woodson County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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