Top Rankings
Riley County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 708 students in Riley County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Riley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
708 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Riley County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 286 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
11 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
627 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
54
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,669 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 60% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,041
$16,113
Spending / Student
$13,669
$17,019
Best Riley County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley County Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 N. Remmele
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Grades: PK-8
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Riley County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riley County School District?
Riley County School District manages 2 public schools serving 708 students.
What is the rank of Riley County School District?
Riley County School District is ranked #3 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riley County School District?
89% of Riley County School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riley County School District?
Riley County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Riley County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,669 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 60% over four school years.
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