Total enrollment
6,880
+72 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Geary County
Kansas · Public K-12
Public schools in Geary County, Kansas total 14, with combined enrollment of about 6,880 students against a county population of 35,815. That breaks down as 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Geary County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 48%
% Hispanic
23%
was 19%
% Black
16%
was 18%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
6,880
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,317
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.5%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
11
3,726 students
Middle
2
1,441 students
High
1
1,713 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Geary County Schools
6,880 students · 1 district in Geary County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Geary County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.9%
civilian labor
Median age
27
31.8% under 18
Test scores in Geary County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Sheridan Elem· 61.3%
- Westwood Elem· 60.5%
- Milford Elem· 60.0%
- Lincoln Elem· 58.0%
- Spring Valley Elementary· 54.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Junction City Middle School· 31.4%
- Junction City Sr High· 32.3%
- Washington Elem· 32.3%
- LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary· 45.1%
- Eisenhower Elem· 46.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Junction City | High | 09-12 | 1,713 | · |
| Junction City Middle School | Junction City | Middle | 06-08 | 900 | · |
| Ware Elem | Fort Riley | Elementary | PK-05 | 623 | · |
| LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Ft. Riley | Elementary | PK-05 | 615 | · |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Fort Riley | Middle | 06-08 | 541 | · |
| Spring Valley Elementary | Junction City | Elementary | PK-05 | 400 | · |
| Eisenhower Elem | Junction City | Elementary | PK-05 | 370 | · |
| Fort Riley Elem | Fort Riley | Elementary | PK-05 | 361 | · |
| Washington Elem | Junction City | Elementary | PK-05 | 350 | · |
| Lincoln Elem | Junction City | Elementary | PK-05 | 305 | · |
| Westwood Elem | Junction City | Elementary | PK-05 | 278 | · |
| Sheridan Elem | Junction City | Elementary | PK-05 | 255 | · |
| Milford Elem | Milford | Elementary | PK-05 | 86 | · |
| Grandview Elem | Junction City | Elementary | PK-05 | 83 | · |
Cities in Geary County
About Geary County
Geary County is a small Kansas county of about 35,815 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 6,880 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $59,317 a year, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% below the Kansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Geary County spans 11 elementary schools (3,726 students), 2 middle schools (1,441), and 1 high school (1,713).
The largest single district in Geary County is Geary County Schools, which alone enrolls about 6,880 students.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Geary County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,808 students to 6,880. The school count fell from 15 to 14 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 19% to 23%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Geary County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data