For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 871 students in Allen County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allen County, KS are Marmaton Valley High School, Iola Middle School and Humboldt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Allen County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marmaton Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Iola Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Street
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Allen County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allen County, KS include Marmaton Valley High School, Iola Middle School and Humboldt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Allen County?
4 public middle schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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