For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 498 students in Morris County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Morris County, KS are White City Elementary School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Morris County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Morris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 N. 8th Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
140 9th Street
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Grades: K-4
| 69 students
White City Junior High Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
414 East Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morris County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Morris County, KS include White City Elementary School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morris County?
2 public middle schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris 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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