Riley County

Riley County is home to two exceptional public schools, Riley County Grade School and Riley County High School, which have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance and a commitment to providing a high-quality education to their students.

Riley County Grade School is ranked 47th out of 656 elementary schools in Kansas and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, maintaining these strong rankings and ratings over the past few years. The school's students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages, with 70.02% of students proficient or better in ELA, far exceeding the state average of 44.47%. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.4 and relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 29.06% suggest a supportive learning environment that caters to the needs of its students.

Riley County High School is ranked 19th out of 332 high schools in Kansas and is also rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, continuing its strong performance over time. The high school boasts an impressive 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, while its students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects compared to the state averages. The school's higher than average spending per student of $11,480 and low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 further contribute to its success in providing a well-rounded and supportive educational experience for its students.