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Best Atchison County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 600 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS are Central School, Atchison Middle School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Atchison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Atchison County, KS

Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atchison County Community High School (Closed 2010)
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Atchison County Community Middle School (Closed 2010)
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Atchison County Community Primary School (Closed 2011)
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Gr: PK-1
Bert Nash Intermediate (Closed 2010)
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Gr: 6-11 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Bert Nash School (Closed 2011)
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Gr: 6-12
Cummings Elementary School (Closed 2010)
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Gr: K-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Effingham Elementary School (Closed 2010)
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lancaster Elementary School (Closed 2010)
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Gr: K-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS include Central School, Atchison Middle School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Atchison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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