Best Salina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,511 students in Salina, KS.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Salina, KS are Salina South Middle School, Lakewood Middle School and Salina Virtual Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salina, KS public middle schools have an score of 27% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Salina have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Salina, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Salina South Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
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2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900

Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #22.

Lakewood Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
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1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000

Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Salina Virtual Innovation Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
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811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369

Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

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Salina, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Frank Hageman Elementary School (Closed 2004)

409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850

Gr: K-6 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 40%

Franklin-lowell Elementary School (Closed 2004)

830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830

Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Salina, KS?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Salina, KS include Salina South Middle School, Lakewood Middle School and Salina Virtual Innovation Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Salina?

3 public middle schools are located in Salina.

What is the racial composition of students in Salina?

Salina public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Salina are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Salina include: Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood Middle School vs. Salina South Middle School