For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,455 students in Riley County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Riley County, KS are Riley County High School, Manhattan High School and Manhattan Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riley County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Riley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Riley County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manhattan Virtual Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Riley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Manhattan High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,996 students
Rank: #33.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Ram Way
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5255
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Riley County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Riley County, KS include Riley County High School, Manhattan High School and Manhattan Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Riley County?
4 public high schools are located in Riley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riley County?
Riley County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Riley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Riley County include: Blue Valley High School vs. Manhattan High School, Riley County High School vs. Manhattan High School, Manhattan High School vs. Riley County High School
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