Riley County School District

204 W. Kansas Ave.
Riley, KS 66531
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 712 students in Riley County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Riley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,339 Schools
# Students
712 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#5 out of 286 school districts
(Top 5%)
57%
31%
54%
32%
50-54%
31%
85%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,956 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,593 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,956
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,593
$17,192

Best Riley County School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley County Grade School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
117 N. Remmele
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Riley County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riley County School District?
Riley County School District manages 2 public schools serving 712 students.
What is the rank of Riley County School District?
Riley County School District is ranked #5 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 5%) 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 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, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $13,593 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 54% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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