For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 688 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, KS are Royal Valley Middle School, Holton Middle School and Jackson Heights High School And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royal Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 S 4th
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Holton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Iowa Street
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, KS include Royal Valley Middle School, Holton Middle School and Jackson Heights High School And Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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