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2 schools in Riley County

Kansas · 746 students · 1 city

Riley County runs 2 public K-12 schools inside Kansas, with combined enrollment around 746 (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Riley County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
746
+62 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Riley County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KansasIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
746#116 of 156#8,010 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#151 of 156N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.1:1#59 of 154#2,151 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
22.4%#147 of 156#7,271 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Riley County

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 691 to 746 students (up 8%) and from 63 to 62 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Riley County Grade SchoolRileyElementaryPK-08514
Riley County High SchoolRileyHigh09-12232

About Riley County

Riley County administers 2 public schools across Kansas, collectively teacheing roughly 746 students.

For a sense of the school types, Riley County spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Riley County has grew 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 684 students to 746.

On allk12, the community for Riley County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Riley County run?
Riley County has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 746 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Riley County?
Riley County includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Riley County?
Riley County Grade School is the largest public school in Riley County by enrollment, with approximately 514 students.
What grade levels does Riley County serve?
Riley County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.