For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 496 students in Harper County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harper County, KS are Puls Elementary School and Chaparral Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Harper County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Puls Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
718 N. Main
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
467 Ks-2
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
467 N State Rd 14
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harper County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harper County, KS include Puls Elementary School and Chaparral Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harper County?
3 public middle schools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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