For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,250 students in Ellis County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, KS are Hays Middle School, Ellis Jr/sr High School and Victoria Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ellis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Victoria Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 10th St.
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
201 E 7th St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Ellis County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1309 Fort
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, KS include Hays Middle School, Ellis Jr/sr High School and Victoria Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellis County?
4 public middle schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ellis County include: Ellis Jr/sr High School vs. Victoria Junior-senior High School, Victoria Junior-senior High School vs. Ellis Jr/sr High School
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