Top Rankings
Geary County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,072 students in Geary County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Geary County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
7,072 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
528 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Geary County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.56
# American Indian Students
43 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
118 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,466 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
21%
# Black Students
1,199 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
17%
6%
# White Students
3,256 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
46%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
192 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
798 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
501
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
668
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
637
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
601
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
557
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
536
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
522
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
495
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
487
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
470
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
474
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
386
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
402
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
336
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,562 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,114 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$178 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,562
$16,220
Spending / Student
$25,114
$17,133
Best Geary County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1601 Hickory Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Morris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4650
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28000 Rifle Range Road
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Lincoln
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
429 W Ash
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 West 12th
Milford, KS 66514
(785) 717-4170
Milford, KS 66514
(785) 717-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Rank: #77.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 St Marys Rd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #88.
Ware Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6795 Thomas Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4600
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #99.
Fort Riley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4020 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4500
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #1010.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 E Grandview Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #1111.
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27500 Rifle Range Rd
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1212.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 N Eisenhower Dr
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Washington
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1414.
Junction City Sr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Blue Jay Way
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4200
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,598 students
Rank: #1515.
Junction City Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wildcat Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4400
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Geary County Schools School District?
Geary County Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,072 students.
What is the rank of Geary County Schools School District?
Geary County Schools School District is ranked #95 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Geary County Schools School District?
46% of Geary County Schools School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Geary County Schools School District?
Geary County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Geary County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,114 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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