For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,187 students in Cherokee County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, KS are Galena Middle School, Baxter Springs High School and Riverton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cherokee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Baxter Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7144 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3355
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus Junior High And High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Grades: 7-12
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Usd 508 Eacademy
Magnet School
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Cleveland
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
720 East 7th St
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9155 Sw 30th Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Grades: K-4
| 40 students
400 East Katy St
Scammon, KS 66773
(620) 479-3631
Scammon, KS 66773
(620) 479-3631
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
280 Ne 90th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Box 90
West Mineral, KS 66782
(620) 827-6237
West Mineral, KS 66782
(620) 827-6237
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, KS include Galena Middle School, Baxter Springs High School and Riverton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cherokee County?
5 public middle schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cherokee County include: Columbus Junior High And High School vs. Baxter Springs High School, Galena Middle School vs. Riverton Middle School, Baxter Springs High School vs. Columbus Junior High And High School
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