For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,794 students in Lyon County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, KS are Olpe Jr./sr. High School, Nlc Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lyon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olpe Jr./sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W Listerscheid St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Nlc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 Sixth Street
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Emporia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #55.
Hartford Jr./sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Commercial St
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 East 1st St
Admire, KS 66830
(620) 528-3431
Admire, KS 66830
(620) 528-3431
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Grades: 6
| 265 students
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Grades: 5
| 324 students
1st And Osage
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Turning Point Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, KS include Olpe Jr./sr. High School, Nlc Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lyon County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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