For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 312 students in Benton, KS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Benton, KS is Circle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Circle Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14697 Sw 20th Street
Benton, KS 67017
(316) 778-1470
Benton, KS 67017
(316) 778-1470
Gr: 7-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, KS include Circle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton?
1 public middle schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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