For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 259 students in Chautauqua County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chautauqua County, KS are Cedar Vale High School and Sedan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chautauqua County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chautauqua County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Vale High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Sedan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Elm
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-3186
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-3186
Gr: 6-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chautauqua County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chautauqua County, KS include Cedar Vale High School and Sedan High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chautauqua County?
2 public middle schools are located in Chautauqua County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chautauqua County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chautauqua County include: Sedan High School vs. Cedar Vale High School
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