For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,609 students in Douglas County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, KS are Lawrence Southwest Middle School, Baldwin Junior High School and Eudora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2448
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2448
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Eudora Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2635 Church
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4960
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4960
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Lawrence West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Harvard Road
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Billy Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2734 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
2203 Church St.
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4989
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, KS include Lawrence Southwest Middle School, Baldwin Junior High School and Eudora Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Douglas County?
8 public middle schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Douglas County include: Lawrence Southwest Middle School vs. Billy Mills Middle School, Billy Mills Middle School vs. Lawrence Southwest Middle School, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School vs. Billy Mills Middle School
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