Serving 335 students in grades 7-12, Caney Valley 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caney Valley High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Caney, KS, encompassing approximately 159.6 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 13.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caney Valley High School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caney Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caney Valley High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
81%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caney Valley High School's ranking?
Caney Valley High School is ranked #801 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Caney Valley High School often compared to?
Caney Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherryvale Sr / Middle School, Caney Valley Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caney Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Caney Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Caney Valley High School?
335 students attend Caney Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Caney Valley High School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caney Valley High School?
Caney Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caney Valley High School offer ?
Caney Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caney Valley High School part of?
Caney Valley High School is part of Caney Valley School District.
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