Greeley County Schools

The Greeley County Schools district in Kansas operates two schools - Greeley County Junior/Senior High and Greeley County Elementary School. Both schools have consistently performed below state averages on key metrics like test scores, rankings, and ratings over the past few years, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed.

Greeley County Junior/Senior High has a statewide ranking in the bottom 10% of Kansas high schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly lower proficiency rates than the state average in both English Language Arts (27.02% vs. 44.47%) and Mathematics (31.99% vs. 38.73%). Similarly, Greeley County Elementary School has a statewide ranking in the bottom 10% of Kansas elementary schools and a 1-star rating, with lower proficiency rates than the state average in ELA (24.44% vs. 44.47%) and Mathematics (22.22% vs. 38.73%).

Despite the district's above-average spending per student, the schools continue to struggle with low graduation rates, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The small student-teacher ratios at both schools could be an advantage, but this has not translated into improved academic performance. Addressing the root causes of the low performance, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and support for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for improving outcomes in the Greeley County Schools district.