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Best Rice County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 587 students in Rice County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS are Chase High School, Little River Junior High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Rice County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chase High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 8-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Little River Junior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 7-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Ash
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Gr: PK-7 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rice County, KS

Rice County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academyyou High School (Closed 2014)
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Gr: 7-12
Central Plains Middle School - Bushton (Closed 2020)
500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Little River Virtual School (Closed 2016)
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Quivira Heights High School (Closed 2012)
500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Raymond Jr High School (Closed 2023)
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Sterling Junior High School (Closed 2014)
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS include Chase High School, Little River Junior High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rice County?
5 public middle schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?

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