For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 235 students in Kearny County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kearny County, KS are Lakin Middle School and Deerfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Kearny County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Kearny County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakin Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Grades: 5-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kearny County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kearny County, KS include Lakin Middle School and Deerfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kearny County?
2 public middle schools are located in Kearny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny County?
Kearny County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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