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Geary County Schools

Kansas · Public School District
15
Schools
7,340
Students
$19,378
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
50.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Geary County Schools is a public school district in Kansas serving 7,340 students across 15 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,378 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eisenhower ElemPK–05368
Fort Riley ElemPK–05404
Grandview ElemPK–0591
Lincoln ElemPK–05285
LTG Richard J. Seitz ElementaryPK–05659
Milford ElemPK–0591
Morris Hill ElemPK–05244
Sheridan ElemPK–05305
Spring Valley ElementaryPK–05456
Ware ElemPK–05690
Washington ElemPK–05351
Westwood ElemPK–05258
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fort Riley Middle School06–08543
Junction City Middle School06–08938
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Junction City Sr High09–121,657
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,378+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
State
62.9%
Local (property tax)
9.3%
Federal
27.9%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
7,340
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,378 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Geary County Schools?
Geary County Schools has 15 public schools, serving a total of 7,340 students.
What is the graduation rate for Geary County Schools?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Geary County Schools spend per student?
Geary County Schools spends $19,378 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Geary County Schools?
51% of students in Geary County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Geary County Schools?
No, Geary County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Geary County Schools serve?
Geary County Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Geary County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Geary County Schools is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.