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Riley County High School

Public Grades 9-12

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 94% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Riley County High School is a public high school in Riley, Kansas, serving 213 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Riley County school district, which is ranked 2nd out of 264 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riley County High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kansas, with a statewide ranking as high as 19th out of 332 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics, where 60.7% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 33.59%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.1% to 95.0% in recent years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.6% to 1.6%.

Compared to nearby schools like Manhattan High School, Clay Center Community High, and Wakefield High, Riley County High School stands out with its higher academic performance, lower student-to-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending. These factors may contribute to the school's consistent success and its ability to effectively serve diverse learners.

232

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,031

Per pupil spending ?

20.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531

(785) 485-4020

District: Riley County

Feeder schools for Riley County High School:

Elementary:

Riley County Grade School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (60% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Kansas high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg67%

Kansas avg42%

19^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 264Riley County among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	93.7	19 of 332	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	68.6	76 of 318	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	86.9	20 of 327	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	37 of 324	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	75.2	50 of 320	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.4	111 of 325	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	130 of 314	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	91.2	21 of 316	93.4%	★★★★★
2016	62.4	101 of 313	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.4	120 of 326	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.8	143 of 323	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.7	157 of 317	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	42.0	206 of 298	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	62.7	117 of 302	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.6	75 of 291	74.2%	★★★★☆
2008	80.6	39 of 267	85.4%	★★★★☆
2007	75.4	56 of 280	80.0%	★★★★☆
2006	69.4	71 of 262	72.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	40.4	62 of 111	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	85.0	23 of 250	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	59.1	90 of 249	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.1	89 of 248	64.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	61.2	69 of 249	72.3%	★★★★☆
2023	96.4	5 of 250	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	76.3	30 of 223	86.5%	★★★★☆
2019	55.6	84 of 229	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.6	40 of 228	82.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	61.2	80 of 258	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.4	87 of 252	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.1	101 of 248	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	97.2	3 of 125	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	40.4	62 of 111	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	92.9	17 of 306	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	61.1	94 of 295	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.3	31 of 309	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	75.0	55 of 307	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	50 of 302	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	52.6	137 of 306	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.1	139 of 296	53.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)98th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2021)91st percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)72nd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2021)69th percentile-15 vs school

Disabled (2019)44th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics61%+22 vs state

English Language Arts59%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Riley County High School

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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
Blue Valley High	Public	9-12	2 Ram Way	Randolph	66554	Riley County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 293-5255	76	7	10.4	26.3%	69 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.6%)	99.8	1^st of 332 public high schools	99.7%		74.2	56^th of 318 public high schools	82.4%	55	75.0	75.0	85.0	85.0	$10,095	$390	$9,705
Wakefield High	Public	9-12	502 Third	Wakefield	67487	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(785) 461-5437	80	8	10.1	50.0%	63 (78.8%)	1 (1.3%)	9 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	37.1	223^rd of 332 public high schools	32.8%		11.2	298^th of 318 public high schools	6.3%	75	31.3	31.3	31.3	31.3	$17,656	$909	$16,747
Clay Center Community High	Public	9-12	1630 Ninth St	Clay Center	67432	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(785) 632-2131	326	26	12.5	40.8%	295 (90.5%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	80.7	52^nd of 332 public high schools	84.3%		77.5	49^th of 318 public high schools	84.6%	3	43.9	43.9	61.0	61.0	$13,671	$764	$12,907
Manhattan High School	Public	9-12	2100 Poyntz Avenue	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2100	2,087	138	15.1	41.8%	1,265 (60.6%)	171 (8.2%)	347 (16.6%)	83 (4.0%)	9 (0.4%)	18 (0.9%)	194 (9.3%)	78.8	56^th of 332 public high schools	83.1%		73.4	58^th of 318 public high schools	81.8%	2	50.1	50.1	46.7	46.7	$13,068	$99	$12,970

Frequently Asked Questions about Riley County High School

What is the racial makeup of Riley County High School?

Students at Riley County High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Riley County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 232 students attended Riley County High School.

What schools feed into Riley County High School?

Riley County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Riley County Grade School

Is Riley County High School a good school?

Yes. Riley County High School ranks in the top 5.7% of Kansas high schools.

What district is Riley County High School in?

Riley County

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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.