For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,606 students in Crawford County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, KS are Frontenac Jr. High School, Girard Middle School and Pittsburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontenac Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 S. Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 232-6370
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 232-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Girard Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 North Summit
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4114
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4114
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburg Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North West Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-8461
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-8461
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Magnolia
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Gr: 5-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, KS include Frontenac Jr. High School, Girard Middle School and Pittsburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crawford County?
5 public middle schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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