For the 2026-27 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 22% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Smith County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
128 S Kansas
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
209 E Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 36% (majority Hispanic).
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