Best Public Middle Schools in Salina, KS (2025-26)

Best Salina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,511 students in Salina, KS.

The top ranked public middle schools in Salina, KS are Salina South Middle School, Lakewood Middle School and Salina Virtual Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salina, KS public middle schools have an score of 27% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Salina have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Salina, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Salina South Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
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2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900

Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #22.

Lakewood Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
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1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000

Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Salina Virtual Innovation Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
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811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369

Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

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Salina, Kansas 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Frank Hageman Elementary School (Closed 2004)

409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850

Gr: K-6 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 40%

Franklin-lowell Elementary School (Closed 2004)

830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830

Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Salina, KS include Salina South Middle School, Lakewood Middle School and Salina Virtual Innovation Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Salina?

3 public middle schools are located in Salina.

What is the racial composition of students in Salina?

Salina public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Salina are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Salina include: Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood Middle School vs. Salina South Middle School