Serving 232 students in grades 9-12, Riley County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Riley County High School's attendance zone covers the entire Riley school district, encompassing approximately 231.2 square miles around the city of Riley, KS. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge located 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riley County High School's student population of 232 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riley County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riley County High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riley County High School's ranking?
Riley County High School is ranked #472 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Riley County High School often compared to?
Riley County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan High School, Blue Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riley County High School?
The graduation rate of Riley County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Riley County High School?
232 students attend Riley County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Riley County High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riley County High School?
Riley County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riley County High School offer ?
Riley County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riley County High School part of?
Riley County High School is part of Riley County School District.
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