Total enrollment
6,880
+260 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Geary County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Geary County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.7% | #19 of 57 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,880 | #13 of 61 | #1,072 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #25 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #46 of 61 | #1,032 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.5% | #26 of 61 | #1,321 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.4% | #1 of 60 | #89 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Geary County school rankings
Residents
35,815
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
6,880
students · 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 expanded 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,620 students to 6,880.
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.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data