For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,037 students in Saline County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saline County, KS are Southeast Saline High School, Salina South Middle School and Lakewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline 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 23% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Saline County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Saline High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5056 E. K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ell-saline Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saline County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saline County, KS include Southeast Saline High School, Salina South Middle School and Lakewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saline County?
5 public middle schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saline County include: Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood Middle School vs. Salina South Middle School
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