For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,856 students in Finney County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Finney County, KS are Charles O Stones Intermediate Center, Kenneth Henderson Middle School and Horace J. Good Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Finney County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Finney County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Finney County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Jennie Barker Rd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8300
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Kenneth Henderson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2406 Fleming
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8500
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8500
Grades: 5-8
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Horace J. Good Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1412 N. Main St.
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8100
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Holcomb Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Henderson
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2699
Holcomb, KS 67851
(620) 277-2699
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Usd 457 Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8615
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8615
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: #66.
Gc Achieve At J.d. Adams Hall
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Finney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 Ballinger
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-0291
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-0291
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Finney County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Finney County, KS include Charles O Stones Intermediate Center, Kenneth Henderson Middle School and Horace J. Good Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Finney County?
6 public middle schools are located in Finney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Finney County?
Finney County public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% 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 Finney County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Finney County include: Horace J. Good Middle School vs. Kenneth Henderson Middle School, Kenneth Henderson Middle School vs. Horace J. Good Middle School
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