For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 600 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS are Central School, Atchison Middle School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Atchison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, KS include Central School, Atchison Middle School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Atchison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School vs. Central School, Central School vs. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
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