For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,139 students in Franklin County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KS are Ottawa Virtual School, Central Heights High School and Ottawa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ottawa Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Wellsville Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Walnut Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
West Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 Tyler St
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Ottawa Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Gr: 6-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KS include Ottawa Virtual School, Central Heights High School and Ottawa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
5 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: West Franklin Middle School vs. Central Heights High School, Central Heights High School vs. West Franklin Middle School, West Franklin Middle School vs. Ottawa Middle School
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