For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 495 students in Coffey County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Coffey County, KS are Lebo High School, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Southern Coffey County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coffey County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Coffey County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Coffey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lebo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 W 4th St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Coffey County Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 N Main
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
607 Pearson
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Coffey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
706 Niagara
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
720 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1013 N Main St
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2608
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2608
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Coffey County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Coffey County, KS include Lebo High School, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Southern Coffey County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Coffey County?
4 public middle schools are located in Coffey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coffey County?
Coffey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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