For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 871 students in Allen County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Allen County, KS are Humboldt Virtual Education, Marmaton Valley High School and Iola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Allen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humboldt Virtual Education
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 S. 9th St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Gr: 6-12 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Marmaton Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Iola Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Street
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Allen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Humboldt Elementary Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1100 Central St
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
300 S Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Gr: 1-2 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
902 S. Washington
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: 3-4 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Gr: PK-K | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Allen County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Allen County, KS include Humboldt Virtual Education, Marmaton Valley High School and Iola Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Allen County?
4 public middle schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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