For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 294 students in Pawnee County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pawnee County, KS are Pawnee Heights and Larned Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Pawnee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawnee Heights
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 West Grand
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Grades: 3-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Larned Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
904 Corse
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-8430
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-8430
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Pawnee County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 W 5th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Grades: PK-K
| 134 students
1604 State
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Grades: 3-4
| 133 students
601 North Elm
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
100 North Main
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
601 Elm
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Grades: 1-12
| 68 students
523 E 12th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
1389 Scenic Dr
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1301 Kansas Hwy 264
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pawnee County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pawnee County, KS include Pawnee Heights and Larned Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public middle schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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