Geary County Schools School District
School District · Junction City, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
15
12 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
15
12 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Geary County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Geary County Schools 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.
Westwood Elem
Junction City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Milford Elem
Milford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grandview Elem
Junction City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#70 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,847
$407 vs Kansas median
District size
7,331 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Geary County Schools ranks #70 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Geary County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Westwood Elem (8.7/10), Milford Elem (8.7/10), and Grandview Elem (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Geary County Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Geary County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westwood Elem | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Milford Elem | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Grandview Elem | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Fort Riley Elem | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Fort Riley Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Sheridan Elem | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Morris Hill Elem | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Spring Valley Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Elem | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Geary County Schools
Geary County Schools is a Junction City, Kansas school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 7,331 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $14,847 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Geary County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westwood Elem, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Geary County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Geary County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Geary County Schools with test data.
Schools in Geary County Schools
15 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Junction City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 665
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Geary County Schools?
Geary County Schools has 15 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Geary County Schools?
The average composite rating for Geary County Schools is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Geary County Schools?
Geary County Schools spends $14,847 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Geary County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Geary County Schools is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Geary County Schools?
Westwood Elem is the highest-rated school in Geary County Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Geary County Schools?
Across schools in Geary County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Geary County Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?
Geary County Schools has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 15 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
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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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