For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,432 students in Geary County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Geary County, KS are Fort Riley Middle School and Junction City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Geary County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Geary County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Geary County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Riley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4020 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4500
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Junction City Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wildcat Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4400
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Geary County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6344 Hampton Place
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
410 W 2nd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
4720 Jackson Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4550
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
920 West 6th St
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Geary County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Geary County, KS include Fort Riley Middle School and Junction City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Geary County?
2 public middle schools are located in Geary County.
What is the racial composition of students in Geary County?
Geary County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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