For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,511 students in Salina, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salina, KS are Salina South Middle School, Lakewood Middle School and Salina Virtual Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salina, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Salina have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Salina, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Salina, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 40%
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Salina, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salina, KS include Salina South Middle School, Lakewood Middle School and Salina Virtual Innovation Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Salina?
3 public middle schools are located in Salina.
What is the racial composition of students in Salina?
Salina public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Salina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Salina include: Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood Middle School vs. Salina South Middle School
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