For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,256 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 Hartford Jr./sr. High 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 17% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% 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 52% 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 Lyon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olpe Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 W Listerscheid St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Nlc Elementary 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
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Hartford Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Commercial St
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
Emporia High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Grades: 7-12
| 1,461 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Emporia Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Grades: 5-9
| 938 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 Hartford Jr./sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lyon County, KS?
6 public middle schools are located in Lyon County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, KS?
Lyon County, KS public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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