For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 113 students in Protection, KS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Protection, KS is South Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Protection, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Protection have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Protection, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Gr: 5-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Protection, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Protection, KS include South Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Protection?
1 public middle schools are located in Protection.
What is the racial composition of students in Protection?
Protection public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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