Riverton High School vs. Baxter Springs High School
Should you attend Riverton High School or Baxter Springs High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Baxter Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 227 students in grades 9-12, Riverton 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 20-24% (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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 371 students in grades 7-12, Baxter Springs 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 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
227 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#856 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
58
Grade 8 Students
-
62
Grade 9 Students
61
66
Grade 10 Students
52
72
Grade 11 Students
56
55
Grade 12 Students
58
57
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
9%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
83%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
