For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,475 students in Montgomery County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, KS are Thayer Schools, Independence Middle School and Caney Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Montgomery County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W. Wilson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Gr: 7-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
1110 West 8th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Montgomery County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2108 W 4th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
701 W 4th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
200 Walnut
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, KS include Thayer Schools, Independence Middle School and Caney Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montgomery County include: Cherryvale Sr / Middle School vs. Caney Valley High School, Caney Valley High School vs. Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
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