Geary County Schools & Education
Geary County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,345
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#99
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Geary County
Measured School Summary
Geary County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,345 per pupil, Geary County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 41% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Geary County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #99 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
3.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,345
$1,664 below the state average
School coverage
14
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Geary County has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Geary County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Geary County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#99
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 25 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Geary County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
7,096 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Geary County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Geary County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Geary County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Unified Education in Junction City
Geary County operates 14 public schools through a single unified school district, serving 7,096 students. The infrastructure is heavily focused on early learning with 11 elementary schools, supported by 2 middle schools and 1 large high school. This centralized system provides a consistent educational experience across the entire county.
One Unified District for All
Geary County Schools is the sole provider for the region, managing all 15 schools (including specialized programs) for over 7,300 students. This single-district model simplifies administration and ensures that resources are shared across all Junction City and Fort Riley schools. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a strong public focus.
Town Atmosphere with Significant Scale
Ten schools are located in town settings, resulting in a bustling average school size of 507 students. Junction City Sr High is the largest facility with 1,657 students, while several elementary schools like Ware Elem serve over 600 students. The locale is highly influenced by its town centers and the presence of the military community.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Geary County
Reported Enrollment
7,096
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Geary County
14 Public Schools in Geary County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Profile | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,657 |
| Junction City Middle School | Profile | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 938 |
| Ware Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Fort Riley, 66442Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 690 |
| LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Record | Geary County Schools | Ft. Riley, 66641Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 659 |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Record | Geary County Schools | Fort Riley, 66442Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 543 |
| Spring Valley Elementary | Record | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 456 |
| Fort Riley Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Fort Riley, 66442Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 404 |
| Eisenhower Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| Washington Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 351 |
| Sheridan Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 305 |
| Lincoln Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 285 |
| Westwood Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 258 |
| Grandview Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Junction City, 66441Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 91 |
| Milford Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Milford, 66514Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 91 |
Junction City Sr High
Geary County Schools
Junction City, 66441 / Rural: Fringe
Junction City Middle School
Geary County Schools
Junction City, 66441 / Town: Fringe
LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Geary County Schools
Ft. Riley, 66641 / Rural: Fringe
Fort Riley Middle School
Geary County Schools
Fort Riley, 66442 / Town: Fringe
Spring Valley Elementary
Geary County Schools
Junction City, 66441 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,345
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Geary County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Geary County, Kansas?
Geary County operates 14 public schools through a single unified school district, serving 7,096 students. The infrastructure is heavily focused on early learning with 11 elementary schools, supported by 2 middle schools and 1 large high school. This centralized system provides a consistent educational experience across the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Geary County, Kansas?
Geary County Schools is the sole provider for the region, managing all 15 schools (including specialized programs) for over 7,300 students. This single-district model simplifies administration and ensures that resources are shared across all Junction City and Fort Riley schools. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a strong public focus.
What is the school experience like in Geary County?
Ten schools are located in town settings, resulting in a bustling average school size of 507 students. Junction City Sr High is the largest facility with 1,657 students, while several elementary schools like Ware Elem serve over 600 students. The locale is highly influenced by its town centers and the presence of the military community.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.