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Holton High School vs. Royal Valley High School

Should you attend Holton High School or Royal Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Holton High School
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Royal Valley High School
101 E 1st
Hoyt, KS 66440
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Holton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Royal Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 324 students in grades 9-12, Holton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, Royal Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
324 students
229 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Royal Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Royal Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Royal Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Holton School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Royal Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Royal Valley School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#367 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
#852 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Royal Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Holton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royal Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Royal Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Holton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royal Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Royal Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Holton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royal Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Royal Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in KS)
≥95%
(Top 5% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Holton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Holton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Royal Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Royal Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Holton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Royal Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
73
59
Grade 10 Students
82
50
Grade 11 Students
94
61
Grade 12 Students
75
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Holton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Holton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Royal Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Royal Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Holton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Royal Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Royal Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Holton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Royal Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Royal Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Holton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Royal Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Royal Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
82%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Holton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Royal Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Royal Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Holton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Royal Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Royal Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Holton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Royal Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Royal Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Holton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Royal Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Royal Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Holton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Royal Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Royal Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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