High Schools in Riley County

Summary:

Riley County, Kansas is home to a single high school, Riley County High School, which stands out as an exceptional educational institution. This school ranks 19th out of 332 Kansas high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 6% statewide, and has earned a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riley County High School's performance is consistently strong, with the school maintaining a ranking in the top 25% of Kansas high schools over the past few years. Its students excel academically, with 58.92% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.93%. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of just 1.3%, indicating a high level of student retention and success. Additionally, the school is well-resourced, spending $11,480 per student, above the state average, and maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1.

The Riley County school district, of which Riley County High School is a part, is ranked 2nd out of 264 districts in Kansas, further demonstrating the strength of the broader educational system in the area. Overall, Riley County High School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, providing students with a high-quality learning experience and exceptional academic outcomes.

District Detail

204 W. Kansas Ave.
Riley, KS 66531

(785) 485-4000

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 746

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
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)		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 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riley County High School	Public	9-12	12451 Fairview Church Road	Riley	66531	Riley County	Riley County	No	No	No	No	(785) 485-4020	232	22	10.4	20.7%	208 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	93.7	19^th of 332 public high schools	94.3%		68.6	76^th of 318 public high schools	76.1%	57	58.9	58.9	60.7	60.7	$11,031	$481	$10,551

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Geary County Schools	9.75 mi	16	106^th
Blue Valley	9.94 mi	3	10^th
Clay County	11.76 mi	6	144^th
Manhattan-Ogden	12.42 mi	14	77^th
Rock Creek	20.82 mi	4	29^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.