For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 486 students in Rooks County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rooks County, KS are Stockton Elementary School, Palco Jr. High School and Stockton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rooks County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Rooks County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Grades: PK-7
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Palco Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Stockton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Grades: 8-12
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Plainville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rooks County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rooks County, KS include Stockton Elementary School, Palco Jr. High School and Stockton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rooks County?
4 public middle schools are located in Rooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County?
Rooks County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rooks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rooks County include: Plainville High School vs. Stockton High School, Stockton High School vs. Plainville High School
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