For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 344 students in Lincoln County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, KS are Lincoln Jr/sr High School and Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 East North
Lincoln, KS 67455
(785) 524-4193
Lincoln, KS 67455
(785) 524-4193
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 West 4th
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7175
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7175
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
405 N. Kentucky Avenue
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7179
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7179
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
504 W 4th Street
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7175
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
(785) 526-7175
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, KS include Lincoln Jr/sr High School and Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
2 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior vs. Lincoln Jr/sr High School, Lincoln Jr/sr High School vs. Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior
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