Best High Schools in Geary County, KS

High schools
7
Students
4,723
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Geary County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Wabaunsee Sr High

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students

2. Chapman High

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chapman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students

3. Riley County High School

A+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students

4. Manhattan High School West/east Campus

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students

5. Council Grove Junior Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morris County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students

6. Junction City Sr High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1657 Students

7. White City High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rural Vista • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students

Best Middle Schools in Geary County, KS

Middle schools
5
Students
2,568
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Geary County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fort Riley Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students

2. Wabaunsee Junior High

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 69 Students

3. Chapman Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chapman • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students

4. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

5. Junction City Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Geary County, KS

Elementary schools
18
Students
5,539
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Geary County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Riley County Grade School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students

2. Alma Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wabaunsee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

3. Sheridan Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students

4. Lincoln Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students

5. Morris Hill Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students

6. Grandview Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students

7. Ware Elem

B

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students

8. Spring Valley Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

9. Fort Riley Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students

10. Westwood Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Geary County, KS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Geary County, KS has a total population of 36,739 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Geary County, KS

12,961

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Geary County, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Geary County, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Geary County, KS.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,705 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Geary County, KS Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Geary County, KS

How many schools are in Geary County, KS?

Geary County, KS has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 12,961 students in total.

How do schools in Geary County perform on state tests?

On average, 31 schools in Geary County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Geary County greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Geary County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Geary County, KS

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Riley County, KS

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dickinson County, KS

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Clay County, KS

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Morris County, KS

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pottawatomie County, KS

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wabaunsee County, KS

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Saline County, KS

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ottawa County, KS

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cloud County, KS

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Shawnee County, KS

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Geary County

3 places in Geary County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (3)

School districts (1)