Best Miami County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,034 students in Miami County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Miami County, KS are Louisburg Virtual Program, Louisburg Middle School and Paola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Miami County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Miami County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louisburg Virtual Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29020 Mission Belleview Road
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Louisburg Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E. Amity
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Paola Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Osawatomie Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Pacific
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-4155
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Miami County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Miami County, KS include Louisburg Virtual Program, Louisburg Middle School and Paola Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Miami County?
4 public middle schools are located in Miami County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami County?
Miami County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Miami County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Miami County include: Louisburg Middle School vs. Paola Middle School, Paola Middle School vs. Louisburg Middle School

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