For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 667 students in Anderson County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, KS are Westphalia, Anderson County Jr/sr High School and Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westphalia
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Liberty St.
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Anderson County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Highway 31
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 68
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Gr: 3-8 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 6%
212 South Pine
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Gr: PK-1 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
22077 Nw Broomal St
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, KS include Westphalia, Anderson County Jr/sr High School and Crest Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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