Top Rankings
Royal Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 852 students in Royal Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Royal Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,339 Schools
# Students
852 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Royal Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
% American Indian
27%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
54%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,608 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,543 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,608
$16,276
Spending / Student
$14,543
$17,192
Best Royal Valley School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1st And Highland
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 S 4th
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Gr: 5-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Royal Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E 1st
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Royal Valley School District?
Royal Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 852 students.
What is the rank of Royal Valley School District?
Royal Valley School District is ranked #115 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Royal Valley School District?
54% of Royal Valley School District students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Royal Valley School District?
Royal Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Royal Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,543 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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