For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 451 students in Rice County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS are Sterling Junior High/senior High School, Little River Junior High School and Raymond Jr 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 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% 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 23% 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 Rice County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Little River Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Raymond Jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 157 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 Sterling Junior High/senior High School, Little River Junior High School and Raymond Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rice County, KS?
4 public middle schools are located in Rice County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County, KS?
Rice County, KS public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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