For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 981 students in Hays, KS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hays, KS is Hays Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Hays have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Hays, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
201 E 7th St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Hays, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1309 Fort
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hays, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hays, KS include Hays Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hays?
2 public middle schools are located in Hays.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays?
Hays public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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