For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 410 students in Rooks County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rooks County, KS are Palco Jr. High School, Stockton Elementary School and Plainville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rooks County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Rooks County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palco Jr. High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Gr: 6-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Plainville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rooks County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rooks County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rooks County, KS include Palco Jr. High School, Stockton Elementary School and Plainville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rooks County?
3 public middle schools are located in Rooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County?
Rooks County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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