For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 301 students in Wabaunsee County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wabaunsee County, KS are Wabaunsee Junior High School and Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabaunsee County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Wabaunsee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Wabaunsee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wabaunsee Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste A
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Wabaunsee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3rd & Pierce
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
P.o. Box 39
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Grades: 5-8
| 166 students
227 Emporia
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Grades: 5-6
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wabaunsee County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wabaunsee County, KS include Wabaunsee Junior High School and Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wabaunsee County?
2 public middle schools are located in Wabaunsee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabaunsee County?
Wabaunsee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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