For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,475 students in Montgomery County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, KS are Thayer Schools, Independence Middle School and Caney Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W. Wilson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1110 West 8th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, KS include Thayer Schools, Independence Middle School and Caney Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montgomery County include: Cherryvale Sr / Middle School vs. Caney Valley High School, Caney Valley High School vs. Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
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