Riverton High School vs. Baxter Springs High School
Should I attend Riverton High School or Baxter Springs High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Riverton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
n/a
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades 9-12, Riverton 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades 7-12, Baxter Springs 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% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
216 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#862 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
68
Grade 8 Students
-
74
Grade 9 Students
57
58
Grade 10 Students
61
68
Grade 11 Students
50
75
Grade 12 Students
48
52
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
7%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
80%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%