For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,173 students in Sumner County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sumner County, KS are Conway Springs Middle School, Oxford Online Virtual School and Argonia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Sumner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conway Springs Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 N. Cranmer
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2965
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2965
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Online Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Argonia High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 N Pine
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
South Haven High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Belle Plaine Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
724 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Grades: 5-8
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Oxford Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Rank: #77.
Caldwell Secondary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 N. Osage St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #88.
Wellington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
31 N. Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 S Washington Ave
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Sumner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 N Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
201 North B
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Grades: 6
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sumner County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sumner County, KS include Conway Springs Middle School, Oxford Online Virtual School and Argonia High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sumner County?
10 public middle schools are located in Sumner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County?
Sumner County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sumner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sumner County include: Oxford Jr/sr High School vs. South Haven High School, South Haven High School vs. Oxford Jr/sr High School
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