For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,431 students in Jefferson County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KS are Jefferson County North Elem/middle, Jefferson West Middle School and Valley Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County North Elem/middle
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson West Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Perry-lecompton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5159
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5159
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Mclouth Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KS include Jefferson County North Elem/middle, Jefferson West Middle School and Valley Falls Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Jefferson County North Elem/middle vs. Mclouth Middle School
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