For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 216 students in Ness County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains North Elementary School, Western Plains South Elem/jr High School and Ness City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Ness County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Plains North Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Burgess
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Ness City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Ness County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 218
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
311 W. Ogden
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ness County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains North Elementary School, Western Plains South Elem/jr High School and Ness City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ness County?
3 public middle schools are located in Ness County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ness County?
Ness County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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