Top Rankings
Caney Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 798 students in Caney Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Caney Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
798 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caney Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
12%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,560 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,693
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,560
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Caney Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E First
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caney Valley School District?
Caney Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 798 students.
What is the rank of Caney Valley School District?
Caney Valley School District is ranked #36 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caney Valley School District?
77% of Caney Valley School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caney Valley School District?
Caney Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Caney Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,560 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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