For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 485 students in Brown County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Brown County, KS are Hiawatha Middle School and Everest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Everest Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 South 7th
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Gr: 5-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brown County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brown County, KS include Hiawatha Middle School and Everest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Brown County?
3 public middle schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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