For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 474 students in Rice County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS are Little River Junior High School, Lyons Middle School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, 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 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rice County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little River Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Grades: 7-8
| 40 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lyons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Raymond Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Rice County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academyyou High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 5-8
| 92 students
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Grades: K-6
| 28 students
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS include Little River Junior High School, Lyons Middle School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rice County?
4 public middle schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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