For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,628 students in Mcpherson County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, KS are Moundridge Middle School, Smoky Valley Middle School and Inman Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcpherson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moundridge Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Gr: 4-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Smoky Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Cedar
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Inman Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 S Main
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Mcpherson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Elizabeth
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Gr: K-12 | 370 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 N. Sixth
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Gr: PK-3 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Box 96
Galva, KS 67443
(620) 654-3321
Galva, KS 67443
(620) 654-3321
Gr: 7-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
310 N Swedonia
Marquette, KS 67464
(785) 546-2275
Marquette, KS 67464
(785) 546-2275
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Box K
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Box K
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, KS include Moundridge Middle School, Smoky Valley Middle School and Inman Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcpherson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mcpherson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mcpherson County include: Mcpherson Middle School vs. Moundridge Middle School, Moundridge Middle School vs. Mcpherson Middle School, Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School vs. Inman Jr/sr High School
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