For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 235 students in Kearny County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kearny County, KS are Lakin Middle School and Deerfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Kearny County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kearny County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakin Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Gr: 5-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kearny County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kearny County, KS include Lakin Middle School and Deerfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kearny County?
2 public middle schools are located in Kearny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny County?
Kearny County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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