For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 620 students in Linn County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, KS are Prairie View Middle School, Jayhawk-linn High School and Pleasanton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn 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 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Linn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13667 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4497
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4497
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Jayhawk-linn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14675 Ks Hwy 52
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pleasanton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Gr: 7-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, KS include Prairie View Middle School, Jayhawk-linn High School and Pleasanton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Linn County?
3 public middle schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Linn County include: Pleasanton High School vs. Jayhawk-linn High School, Jayhawk-linn High School vs. Pleasanton High School
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