For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 405 students in Scott County, KS.
The top ranked public middle school in Scott County, KS is Scott City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 W Ninth
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7640
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7640
Grades: 3-8
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
608 S. Main
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Barclay Avenue
Shallow Water, KS 67872
(620) 872-7680
Shallow Water, KS 67872
(620) 872-7680
Grades: K-6
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, KS include Scott City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
2 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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