For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 667 students in Anderson County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, KS are Westphalia, Anderson County Jr/sr High School and Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westphalia
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Liberty St.
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Grades: PK-8
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Highway 31
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Grades: 7-12
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 68
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Grades: 3-8
| 106 students
212 South Pine
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Grades: PK-1
| 136 students
22077 Nw Broomal St
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Grades: 1-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, KS include Westphalia, Anderson County Jr/sr High School and Crest Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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