Top Rankings
Caney Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 783 students in Caney Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Caney Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,337 Schools
# Students
783 Students
477,390 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caney Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.57
% American Indian
12%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,254 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,120
$16,284
Spending / Student
$13,254
$17,200
Best Caney Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E First
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caney Valley School District?
Caney Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 783 students.
What is the rank of Caney Valley School District?
Caney Valley School District is ranked #36 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caney Valley School District?
77% of Caney Valley School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caney Valley School District?
Caney Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Caney Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,254 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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