Best Sumner County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,173 students in Sumner County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sumner County, KS are Conway Springs Middle School, Oxford Online Virtual School and Oxford Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Sumner County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conway Springs Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
112 N. Cranmer
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2965
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Online Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N. Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Secondary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 N. Osage St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Argonia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
504 N Pine
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
South Haven High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Belle Plaine Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
724 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Gr: 5-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Wellington Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
31 N. Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sumner County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sumner County, KS include Conway Springs Middle School, Oxford Online Virtual School and Oxford Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sumner County?
10 public middle schools are located in Sumner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County?
Sumner County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Sumner County are often viewed compared to one another?

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