For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 495 students in Coffey County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Coffey County, KS are Lebo High School, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Southern Coffey County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coffey 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 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Coffey County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Coffey County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lebo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 W 4th St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Southern Coffey County Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 N Main
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Pearson
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Coffey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Coffey County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Coffey County, KS include Lebo High School, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Southern Coffey County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Coffey County?
4 public middle schools are located in Coffey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coffey County?
Coffey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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