Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

Best Clay County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 386 students in Clay County, KS.

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, KS are Clay Center Community Middle School and Wakefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, KS public middle schools have an score of 28% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clay Center Community Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
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935 Prospect Street
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3232

Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Wakefield Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437

Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Clay County, KS

Clay County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Elearn 379 Virtual School (Closed 2023)

807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176

Gr: 6-12 | 6 students

Green Elementary School (Closed 2005)

P O Box 128
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324

Gr: K-5 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Longford Elementary School (Closed 2010)

322 Weda Street
Longford, KS 67458
(785) 388-2322

Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Morganville Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 74
Morganville, KS 67468
(785) 926-3564

Gr: K-5 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, KS?

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, KS include Clay Center Community Middle School and Wakefield Elementary School.

How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?

2 public middle schools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).