For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Salina have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Salina, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
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
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