For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,260 students in Riley County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riley County, KS are Riley County Grade School, Susan B Anthony Middle School and Randolph Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riley County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Riley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Riley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley County Grade School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 N. Remmele
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Susan B Anthony Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Browning
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Randolph Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Ram Way
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5256
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 69 students
Rank: #44.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Walters Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riley County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riley County, KS include Riley County Grade School, Susan B Anthony Middle School and Randolph Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riley County?
5 public middle schools are located in Riley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riley County?
Riley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Riley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Riley County include: Susan B Anthony Middle School vs. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School vs. Susan B Anthony Middle School, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School vs. Riley County Grade School
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