For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,844 students in Lawrence, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, KS are Lawrence Virtual School, Lawrence Southwest Middle School and Lawrence West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Mcdonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Harvard Road
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #44.
Billy Mills Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2734 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Lawrence, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2704 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
1430 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
810 W 6 Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
601 North Iowa St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Grades: K-6
| 110 students
1104 East 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Grades: K-6
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, KS include Lawrence Virtual School, Lawrence Southwest Middle School and Lawrence West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence?
5 public middle schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lawrence include: Lawrence Southwest Middle School vs. Billy Mills Middle School, Billy Mills Middle School vs. Lawrence Southwest Middle School, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School vs. Billy Mills Middle School
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