Galena High
#259 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#14725 of 16,910 nationally
About Galena High
Galena High is a public high located in Galena, in the Galena school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 236 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 259th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 236.
There are 4 schools in Galena; Galena High ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galena High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Galena High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Liberty Elem
Galena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
167 students · 0 m away
Galena Middle School
Galena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
174 students · 0 m away
Spring Grove Primary Center
Galena · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
229 students · 1.3 km away
Riverton High
Riverton · Public high · Grades 9–12
218 students · 6.4 km away
Riverton Elem
Riverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 6.4 km away
Riverton Middle
Riverton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
147 students · 6.4 km away
Cecil Floyd Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students · 8.1 km away
Jefferson Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students · 8.4 km away
Gateway School
Joplin · Public high · Grades 5–12
11 students · 8.7 km away
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
Joplin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
311 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Cheney High
Cheney · Public high · Grades 9–12
235 students
Eureka Jr/Sr High
Eureka · Public high · Grades 7–12
234 students
Larned Sr High
Larned · Public high · Grades 9–12
234 students
Sedgwick High
Sedgwick · Public high · Grades 7–12
238 students
Halstead High
Halstead · Public high · Grades 9–12
240 students
Riley County High School
Riley · Public high · Grades 9–12
232 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Galena High a good school?
Galena High has a Success Index (US) of 23.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #259 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galena High rank in Kansas?
Galena High ranks #259 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #14725 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Galena High?
Galena High had 236 students in 2025.
Is Galena High a elementary school or a high school?
Galena High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Galena High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Galena High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.