Galena School District
School District · Galena, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Galena?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Galena as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Liberty Elem
Galena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Galena Middle School
Galena · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Galena High
Galena · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#186 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,954
$300 vs Kansas median
District size
781 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Galena ranks #186 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Galena's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Liberty Elem (7.7/10), Galena Middle School (7.2/10), and Galena High (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Galena
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Elem | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Galena Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Galena High | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Galena
Galena is a Galena, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 781 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $14,954 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Galena demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Liberty Elem, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Galena students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Galena, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Galena with test data.
Schools in Galena
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Galena
- Total Enrollment
- 781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Galena?
Galena has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Galena?
The average composite rating for Galena is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Galena?
Galena spends $14,954 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Galena?
The average student-teacher ratio in Galena is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Galena?
Liberty Elem is the highest-rated school in Galena with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Galena?
Across schools in Galena with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Galena compare to other districts in Kansas?
Galena has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.7%
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Compare Galena with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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