For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 324 students in Osborne County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Osborne County, KS are Lakeside Junior/senior High School, Osborne Junior/senior High School and Natoma High (6-12). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osborne County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Osborne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Osborne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lakeside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Osborne Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 N Second
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-2143
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-2143
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Natoma High (6-12)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 5th Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4849
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4849
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Osborne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 65
Alton, KS 67623
(785) 984-2216
Alton, KS 67623
(785) 984-2216
Grades: 7-8
| 73 students
817 College
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Grades: K-3
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Osborne County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Osborne County, KS include Lakeside Junior/senior High School, Osborne Junior/senior High School and Natoma High (6-12).
How many public middle schools are located in Osborne County?
3 public middle schools are located in Osborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osborne County?
Osborne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Osborne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Osborne County include: Natoma High (6-12) vs. Lakeside Junior/senior High School, Lakeside Junior/senior High School vs. Natoma High (6-12), Lakeside Junior/senior High School vs. Osborne Junior/senior High School
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