Best Schools in Riley County, KS
Riley County, KS has a total of 36 schools including 8 high schools, 10 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 15,207 students attend Riley County, KS schools. On average, schools in Riley County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Riley County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Riley County, KS
Riley County, KS has 8 high schools with 5,043 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Riley County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Riley County meet expectations.
1. Manhattan High School West/east Campus
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students
2. Clay Center Community High
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Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Wabaunsee Sr High
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Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
4. Riley County High School
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Riley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
5. Wamego High
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Wamego • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students
6. Junction City Sr High
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Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1657 Students
7. Blue Valley High
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
8. Valley Heights Jr/sr High
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Valley Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riley County, KS
Riley County, KS has 10 middle schools with 4,412 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Riley County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Riley County exceed expectations.
1. Susan B Anthony Middle School
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
2. Wabaunsee Junior High
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Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 69 Students
3. Randolph Middle
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 72 Students
4. Fort Riley Middle School
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Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
5. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
6. Wamego Middle School
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Wamego • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
7. Clay Center Community Middle
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Clay County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
8. Junction City Middle School
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Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riley County, KS
Riley County, KS has 18 elementary schools with 5,752 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Riley County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Riley County exceed expectations.
1. Amanda Arnold Elem
SchoolGrade
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
2. West Elem
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Wamego • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
3. Riley County Grade School
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Riley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
4. Marlatt Elem
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
5. Sheridan Elem
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Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
6. Lincoln Elem
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Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 384 Students
7. Morris Hill Elem
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Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
8. Woodrow Wilson Elem
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
9. Ware Elem
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Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
10. Lee Elem
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riley County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riley County, KS has a total population of 71,959 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riley County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Riley County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riley County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riley County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Riley County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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