For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,413 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston Middle School, Sedgwick High School and Halstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harvey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hesston Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sedgwick High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Halstead Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Gr: 4-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Gr: K-12 | 1,200 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Burrton Middle School High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 E Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston Middle School, Sedgwick High School and Halstead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harvey County?
6 public middle schools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harvey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harvey County include: Halstead Middle School vs. Hesston Middle School, Hesston Middle School vs. Halstead Middle School, Chisholm Middle School vs. Hesston Middle School
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