For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,712 students in Lawrence, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, KS are Lawrence Southwest Middle School, Lawrence West Middle School and Billy Mills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Harvard Road
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Billy Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2734 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, KS include Lawrence Southwest Middle School, Lawrence West Middle School and Billy Mills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence?
5 public middle schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lawrence include: Lawrence Southwest Middle School vs. Billy Mills Middle School, Billy Mills Middle School vs. Lawrence Southwest Middle School, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School vs. Billy Mills Middle School
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