For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,765 students in Derby, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Derby, KS are Derby North Middle School and Derby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derby, 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 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Derby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Derby, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derby North Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 N Rock Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Derby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: n/an/a
1550 E Walnut Grove Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Derby, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
715 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Grades: 6
| 557 students
1101 N Georgie
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Derby, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Derby, KS include Derby North Middle School and Derby Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Derby?
3 public middle schools are located in Derby.
What is the racial composition of students in Derby?
Derby public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Derby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Derby include: Derby North Middle School vs. Derby Middle School, Derby Middle School vs. Derby North Middle School
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