For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,652 students in Marshall County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KS are Axtell Elementary School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School and Frankfort High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2274 6th Road
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Marysville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Walnut
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KS include Axtell Elementary School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School and Frankfort High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
5 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marshall County include: Valley Heights Jr/sr High School vs. Marysville Jr/sr High School, Marysville Jr/sr High School vs. Valley Heights Jr/sr High School, Frankfort High School vs. Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
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