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Riverton High School vs. Baxter Springs High School

Should you attend Riverton High School or Baxter Springs High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Riverton High School
7120 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Baxter Springs High School
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Baxter Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 227 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 371 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 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
227 students
371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baxter Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baxter Springs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baxter Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Riverton School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baxter Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baxter Springs School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1040 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#856 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baxter Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
17%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Riverton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Springs School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
27%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Riverton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Springs School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in KS)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Riverton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Springs School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in KS)
90-94%
(Top 20% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Riverton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Riverton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baxter Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baxter Springs School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baxter Springs High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
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58
Grade 8 Students
-
62
Grade 9 Students
61
66
Grade 10 Students
52
72
Grade 11 Students
56
55
Grade 12 Students
58
57
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Riverton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Baxter Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baxter Springs School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Riverton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baxter Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baxter Springs School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Riverton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baxter Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baxter Springs School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Riverton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baxter Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baxter Springs School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Riverton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baxter Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baxter Springs School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Riverton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baxter Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baxter Springs School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Riverton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baxter Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baxter Springs School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Riverton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baxter Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baxter Springs School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Riverton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baxter Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baxter Springs School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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