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Best Ness County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 216 students in Ness County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains North Elementary School, Western Plains South Elem/jr High School and Ness City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness 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 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ness County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Plains North Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 W. Burgess
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Ness City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ness County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains North Elementary School, Western Plains South Elem/jr High School and Ness City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ness County?
3 public middle schools are located in Ness County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ness County?
Ness 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 36% (majority Hispanic).

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