For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,652 students in Marshall County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KS are Axtell Elementary School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School and Frankfort High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2274 6th Road
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
Marysville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Walnut
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Grades: 7-12
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
3675 74th Street
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(888) 303-7077
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(888) 303-7077
Grades: K-12
| 868 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 North Main Street
Summerfield, KS 66541
(785) 244-6221
Summerfield, KS 66541
(785) 244-6221
Grades: PK-4
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KS include Axtell Elementary School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School and Frankfort High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
5 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marshall County include: Marysville Jr/sr High School vs. Valley Heights Jr/sr High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School vs. Marysville Jr/sr High School
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