For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,139 students in Franklin County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KS are Ottawa Virtual School, Central Heights High School and Ottawa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Grades: 6-12
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Ottawa Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Wellsville Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Walnut Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #55.
West Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 Tyler St
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
331 E 'd' Street
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
P O Box 7
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KS include Ottawa Virtual School, Central Heights High School and Ottawa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
5 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: West Franklin Middle School vs. Central Heights High School, Central Heights High School vs. West Franklin Middle School, West Franklin Middle School vs. Ottawa Middle School
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