For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,260 students in Riley County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riley County, KS are Riley County Grade School, Susan B Anthony Middle School and Randolph Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riley County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Riley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley County Grade School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 N. Remmele
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Susan B Anthony Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Browning
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Randolph Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Ram Way
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5256
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5256
Gr: 5-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Walters Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Riley County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riley County, KS include Riley County Grade School, Susan B Anthony Middle School and Randolph Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riley County?
5 public middle schools are located in Riley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riley County?
Riley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Riley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Riley County include: Susan B Anthony Middle School vs. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School vs. Susan B Anthony Middle School, Riley County Grade School vs. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
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