For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 200 students in Smith County, KS.
The top ranked public middle school in Smith County, KS is Smith Center Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Smith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Grades: 7-12
| 200 students
Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 S Kansas
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-6
| 79 students
209 E Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-3
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Smith County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Smith County, KS include Smith Center Jr Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Smith County?
1 public middle schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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