Serving 123 students in grades 6-12, Greeley County Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greeley County Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greeley County Jr./sr. High School's student population of 123 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greeley County Jr./sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greeley County Jr./sr. High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greeley County Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Greeley County Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1219 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greeley County Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Greeley County Jr./sr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Greeley County Jr./sr. High School?
123 students attend Greeley County Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Greeley County Jr./sr. High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greeley County Jr./sr. High School?
Greeley County Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greeley County Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Greeley County Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Greeley County Jr./sr. High School part of?
Greeley County Jr./sr. High School is part of Greeley County Schools School District.
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