Excellent
#244 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 19% in state
Riley County High School
High School · Riley County · Riley, KS
A high school in Riley, KS where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 38, Riley, KS 66531
- Math 61% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riley County High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riley County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,607
Median home value
$195,900
Median rent
$1,301/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
94.1%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66531; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Riley County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riley County High School is listed in Riley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riley County High School
Riley County High School is a public high school in Riley, KS, part of Riley County, serving approximately 213 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riley County High School
What grades does Riley County High School serve?
Riley County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riley County High School?
Riley County High School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley County High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riley County High School rank in KS?
Riley County High School ranks #244 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Riley County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riley County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riley County High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riley County High School a charter school?
No, Riley County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riley County High School a Title I school?
No, Riley County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riley County High School?
24.9% of students at Riley County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Riley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (785) 485-4020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 66531)
- 1,348
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66531; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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