Total enrollment
8,145
+680 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Riley County
Kansas · Public K-12
On the public-school side, Riley County (Kansas) totals 18 K-12 schools and roughly 8,145 students. Median household income is around $61,098. By grade band, the county runs 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Riley County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Riley County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.3% | #3 of 57 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8,145 | #9 of 61 | #944 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 18 | #15 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #49 of 61 | #1,320 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 43.8% | #46 of 61 | #1,937 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.1% | #5 of 60 | #669 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.
Riley County school rankings
Residents
71,946
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
18
4 districts
Enrollment
8,145
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,098
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.8%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
11
4,048 students
Middle
3
1,549 students
High
3
2,395 students
Combined / other
1
153 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Manhattan-Ogden
6,866 students · 4 districts in Riley County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Riley 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+
48.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
26
16.1% under 18
Test scores in Riley County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 17 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Riley County Grade School· 70.0%
- Amanda Arnold Elem· 68.3%
- Woodrow Wilson Elem· 66.3%
- Frank V Bergman Elem· 60.9%
- Morris Hill Elem· 60.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Manhattan Virtual Academy· 37.5%
- Northview Elem· 40.1%
- Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School· 44.8%
- Ogden Elem· 45.4%
- Manhattan High School· 50.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School | Manhattan | High | 09-12 | 2,087 | · |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Manhattan | Middle | 06-08 | 775 | · |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Manhattan | Middle | 06-08 | 730 | · |
| Frank V Bergman Elem | Manhattan | Elementary | PK-05 | 568 | · |
| Riley County Grade School | Riley | Elementary | PK-08 | 514 | · |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem | Manhattan | Elementary | PK-05 | 468 | · |
| Marlatt Elem | Manhattan | Elementary | KG-05 | 454 | · |
| Morris Hill Elem | Fort Riley | Elementary | PK-05 | 413 | · |
| Amanda Arnold Elem | Manhattan | Elementary | KG-05 | 399 | · |
| Northview Elem | Manhattan | Elementary | KG-05 | 364 | · |
| Lee Elem | Manhattan | Elementary | PK-05 | 299 | · |
| Riley County High School | Riley | High | 09-12 | 232 | · |
| Bluemont Elementary School | Manhattan | Elementary | KG-05 | 207 | · |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem | Manhattan | Elementary | KG-05 | 207 | · |
| Ogden Elem | Ogden | Elementary | KG-05 | 155 | · |
| Manhattan Virtual Academy | Manhattan | Combined | KG-12 | 153 | · |
| Blue Valley High | Randolph | High | 09-12 | 76 | · |
| Randolph Middle | Randolph | Middle | 06-08 | 44 | · |
Cities in Riley County
About Riley County
Riley County is an average-sized Kansas county of about 71,946 residents, home to 18 public schools and roughly 8,145 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,098, about 49% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% lower than the Kansas median.
On the school-mix side, Riley County is built around 11 elementary schools (4,048 students), 3 middle schools (1,549), 3 high schools (2,395), and 1 combined or other schools.
Manhattan-Ogden dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,866 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Riley County has expanded 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,465 students to 8,145. Riley County now counts 18 public schools, up from 17 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Riley County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data