For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 412 students in Baxter Springs, KS.
The top ranked public middle school in Baxter Springs, KS is Baxter Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter Springs, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Baxter Springs have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Baxter Springs, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Baxter Springs, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1520 Cleveland
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Baxter Springs, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Baxter Springs, KS include Baxter Springs High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Baxter Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Baxter Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter Springs?
Baxter Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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