For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,628 students in Mcpherson County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, KS are Moundridge Middle School, Smoky Valley Middle School and Inman Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Mcpherson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moundridge Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Gr: 4-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Smoky Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Cedar
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Gr: 5-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Inman Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 S Main
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mcpherson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Elizabeth
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, KS include Moundridge Middle School, Smoky Valley Middle School and Inman Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcpherson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Mcpherson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mcpherson County include: Mcpherson Middle School vs. Moundridge Middle School, Moundridge Middle School vs. Mcpherson Middle School, Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School vs. Inman Jr/sr High School
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