Riley County Schools & Education
Riley 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
83.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,533
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#100
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Riley County
Measured School Summary
Riley County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 83.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,533 per pupil, Riley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 42% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Riley 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
18 public schools and 2 districts 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 #100 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
83.4%
5.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,533
$1,476 below the state average
School coverage
18
2 districts 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
Riley County has 18 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Riley 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
Manhattan-Ogden carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#100
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.
Manhattan-Ogden
Elementary to high school visible
6,764 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Riley County
Elementary and high visible
708 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Manhattan-Ogden is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Riley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Riley County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Riley 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.
A robust educational hub in Riley County
The county manages 18 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 7,863 students. This infrastructure includes 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools to support a growing population.
Manhattan-Ogden leads the local education scene
The Manhattan-Ogden district dominates the landscape, operating 14 schools and educating 7,066 students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, meaning public education is exclusively managed through traditional district channels.
Urban settings meet mid-sized school environments
Twelve of the county's 18 schools are located in city locales, contributing to an average school size of 437 students. While Manhattan High School West/East Campus serves 1,954 students, the Riley County Grade School offers a smaller environment with 504 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Riley County
Reported Enrollment
7,863
18 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Riley County
Manhattan-Ogden
GuideRiley County
18 Public Schools in Riley County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School West/East Campus | Profile | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,954 |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 747 |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 740 |
| Frank V Bergman Elem | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66503City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 536 |
| Riley County Grade School | Record | Riley County | Riley, 66531Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 504 |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 449 |
| Marlatt Elem | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 447 |
| Amanda Arnold Elem | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66503City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Northview Elem | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 376 |
| Lee Elem | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 320 |
| Morris Hill Elem | Record | Geary County Schools | Fort Riley, 66442Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 244 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 219 |
| Bluemont Elementary School | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 210 |
| Riley County High School | Record | Riley County | Riley, 66531Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 204 |
| Manhattan Virtual Academy | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Manhattan, 66502City: Small | KG–12 | Virtual | 193 |
| Ogden Elem | Record | Manhattan-Ogden | Ogden, 66517Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 134 |
| Blue Valley High | Record | Blue Valley | Randolph, 66554Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 75 |
| Randolph Middle | Record | Blue Valley | Randolph, 66554Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 72 |
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
Manhattan-Ogden
Manhattan, 66502 / City: Small
Susan B Anthony Middle School
Manhattan-Ogden
Manhattan, 66502 / City: Small
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
Manhattan-Ogden
Manhattan, 66502 / City: Small
Bluemont Elementary School
Manhattan-Ogden
Manhattan, 66502 / City: Small
Manhattan Virtual Academy
Manhattan-Ogden
Manhattan, 66502 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,533
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Riley County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Riley County, Kansas?
The county manages 18 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 7,863 students. This infrastructure includes 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools to support a growing population.
What are the major school districts in Riley County, Kansas?
The Manhattan-Ogden district dominates the landscape, operating 14 schools and educating 7,066 students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, meaning public education is exclusively managed through traditional district channels.
What is the school experience like in Riley County?
Twelve of the county's 18 schools are located in city locales, contributing to an average school size of 437 students. While Manhattan High School West/East Campus serves 1,954 students, the Riley County Grade School offers a smaller environment with 504 students.
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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.