For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 600 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS are Central School, Atchison Middle School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Atchison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Grades: K-4
| 68 students
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS include Central School, Atchison Middle School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Atchison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School vs. Central School, Central School vs. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
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