For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 485 students in Brown County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, KS are Hiawatha Middle School and Everest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Everest Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 South 7th
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Gr: 5-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, KS include Hiawatha Middle School and Everest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Brown County?
3 public middle schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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