For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 390 students in Thomas County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thomas County, KS are Golden Plains Middle School, Colby Middle School and Brewster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Thomas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Plains Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 W Third St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 Kansas Avenue
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Thomas County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thomas County, KS include Golden Plains Middle School, Colby Middle School and Brewster Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thomas County?
3 public middle schools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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