For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,250 students in Ellis County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, KS are Hays Middle School, Ellis Jr/sr High School and Victoria Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Ellis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ellis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Victoria Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 10th St.
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
201 E 7th St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 262:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, KS include Hays Middle School, Ellis Jr/sr High School and Victoria Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellis County?
4 public middle schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ellis County include: Ellis Jr/sr High School vs. Victoria Junior-senior High School
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