For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,037 students in Saline County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, KS are Southeast Saline High School, Salina South Middle School and Ell-saline Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Saline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5056 E. K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Grades: 7-12
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ell-saline Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #55.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Saline County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, KS include Southeast Saline High School, Salina South Middle School and Ell-saline Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saline County?
5 public middle schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saline County include: Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood Middle School vs. Salina South Middle School
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly 鈥渟haking his booty.鈥� We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.