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7.4 avg / 10

Riley County School District

School District · Riley, Kansas

Students: 712
Teachers (FTE): 53

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,919

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#42 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,919

$2,335 vs Kansas median

District size

712 students

Larger than Kansas median

About Riley County

Riley County is a Riley, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 712 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $12,919 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Riley County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Riley County Grade School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Riley County students show an average math proficiency of 46.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Riley County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Riley County with test data.

Schools in Riley County

2 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Riley
Total Enrollment
712
Teachers (FTE)
53
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riley County?

Riley County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Riley County?

The average composite rating for Riley County 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 Riley County?

Riley County spends $12,919 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Riley County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Riley County is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Riley County?

Riley County Grade School is the highest-rated school in Riley County with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Riley County?

Across schools in Riley County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
46.6%
ELA Proficiency
44.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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.

Read our full methodology

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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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