Geary County Schools School District
School District · Junction City, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
15
12 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
15
12 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#43 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,847
$407 vs Kansas median
District size
7,331 students
Much larger than Kansas median
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 7.4/10, Geary County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grandview Elem, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Geary County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.
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 7.4/10. 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?
Grandview Elem is the highest-rated school in Geary County Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Geary County Schools?
Across schools in Geary County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. 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 7.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Geary County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- 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)
- Leavenworth (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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