For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 688 students in Washington County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, KS are Linn Elementary School, Hanover Elementary School and Clifton-clyde Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Clifton-clyde Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 W Parallel
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3323
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3323
Gr: 4-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Washington County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 North D Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1104 Main St
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
221 N Morton
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 275
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, KS include Linn Elementary School, Hanover Elementary School and Clifton-clyde Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
4 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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