Public schools in Junction City, KS
11 open public schools with an address in Junction City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,654
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Junction City public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Junction City, KS: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,654 students, an average of 517 per school. The largest campus is Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), and the largest elementary school is Spring Valley Elementary (400).
Every listed school belongs to Geary County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 60% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Junction City
Elementary schools in Junction City
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elem Geary County Schools | PK–05 | 370 | 14.7:1 | |
| Grandview Elem Geary County Schools | PK–05 | 83 | 12.3:1 | |
| Lincoln Elem Geary County Schools | PK–05 | 305 | 17.4:1 | |
| Sheridan Elem Geary County Schools | PK–05 | 255 | 12.2:1 | |
| Spring Valley Elementary Geary County Schools | PK–05 | 400 | 15.4:1 | |
| Washington Elem Geary County Schools | PK–05 | 350 | 13.5:1 | |
| Westwood Elem Geary County Schools | PK–05 | 278 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Junction City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Middle School Geary County Schools | 06–08 | 900 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Junction City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.D. Karns Alternative School Geary County Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Junction City Sr High Geary County Schools | 09–12 | 1,713 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Junction City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 475 Virtual School Geary County Schools | KG–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.2%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black16.7%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.8%
- Multiracial12.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Junction City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,654 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Junction City
How many public schools are in Junction City, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Junction City: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,654 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Junction City?
All listed public schools with an address in Junction City belong to Geary County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Junction City?
Junction City Sr High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Junction City, with 1,713 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Junction City?
No school with an address in Junction City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Junction City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Junction City public schools is 13.4:1, higher than the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Junction City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities