For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,332 students in Lyon County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, KS are Olpe Jr./sr. High School, Nlc Elementary School and Emporia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lyon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olpe Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 W Listerscheid St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nlc Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 Sixth Street
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Emporia Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Hartford Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Commercial St
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Gr: 6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Gr: 5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1st & Osage
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, KS include Olpe Jr./sr. High School, Nlc Elementary School and Emporia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lyon County?
4 public middle schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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