Middle Schools in Geary County Schools

Summary:

The Geary County Schools district in Kansas is home to two middle schools: Junction City Middle School and Fort Riley Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a crucial educational foundation for the local community.

Based on the available data, Fort Riley Middle School emerges as the standout performer in the district. It is ranked 72nd out of 363 Kansas middle schools, compared to Junction City Middle School's 232nd ranking. Fort Riley Middle School maintains a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Junction City Middle School is only rated 2 stars. Additionally, Fort Riley Middle School outperforms both the Geary County Schools district and the Kansas state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates.

While both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, the data suggests that Fort Riley Middle School is the stronger performer, with a higher 4-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate compared to Junction City Middle School. The factors contributing to these differences in academic achievement and student engagement warrant further investigation to help improve educational outcomes across the Geary County Schools district.

District Detail

123 N. Eisenhower
Junction City, KS 66441

(785) 717-4000

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,293

Primary Schools: 12
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Riley Middle School	Public	6-8	4020 First Division Rd	Fort Riley	66442	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 717-4500	541	48	11.1	40.9%	260 (48.1%)	72 (13.3%)	136 (25.1%)	11 (2.0%)	4 (0.7%)	13 (2.4%)	45 (8.3%)	72.2	72^nd of 363 public middle schools	80.2%		77.1	53^rd of 362 public middle schools	85.4%	19	47.4	58.4	55.3	53.3	39.8	38.5	51.9	43.2	62.5	62.5	$13,846	$1,349	$12,498
Junction City Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Wildcat Lane	Junction City	66441	Geary County	Geary County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 717-4400	900	77	11.6	61.9%	398 (44.2%)	156 (17.3%)	188 (20.9%)	11 (1.2%)	9 (1.0%)	30 (3.3%)	108 (12.0%)	36.9	232^nd of 363 public middle schools	36.1%		42.1	191^st of 362 public middle schools	47.2%	41	27.2	35.1	31.4	31.4	31.9	30.8	48.1	37.0	33.5	33.5	$14,171	$2,077	$12,094

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Manhattan-Ogden	7.55 mi	14	77^th
Chapman	12.59 mi	6	68^th
Rural Vista	16.46 mi	4	183^rd
Morris County	16.7 mi	5	150^th
Clay County	17.31 mi	6	144^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.