For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,413 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston Middle School, Kansas Connections Academy and Halstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Harvey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hesston Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Grades: K-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #33.
Halstead Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Grades: 4-8
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Grades: 7-8
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Burrton Middle School High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 E Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Harvey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Walton Rural Life Center (Closed 2022)
Charter School
502 Main
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Grades: K-4
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harvey County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston Middle School, Kansas Connections Academy and Halstead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harvey County?
6 public middle schools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harvey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harvey County include: Halstead Middle School vs. Hesston Middle School, Hesston Middle School vs. Halstead Middle School, Chisholm Middle School vs. Hesston Middle School
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