For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 284 students in Republic County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Republic County, KS are Republic County Jr./sr. High School and Pike Valley Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Republic County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Republic County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Republic County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Republic County Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24th & P Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Gr: 6-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pike Valley Jr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Republic County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Republic County, KS include Republic County Jr./sr. High School and Pike Valley Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Republic County?
2 public middle schools are located in Republic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Republic County?
Republic County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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