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Best Reno County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,967 students in Reno County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Reno County, KS are Prairie Hills Middle School, Haven Middle School and Reno Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reno County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Reno County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Reno County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Hills Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Haven Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 North Emporia
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2587
Gr: 7-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Reno Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 N Wilshire
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hutchinson Middle School 7
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 E Avenue A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Schools
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16115 South Langdon Road
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Pretty Prairie Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 N Maple
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6911
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Hutchinson Middle School 8
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Hutchinson Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E 15th Circle
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-4950
Gr: 1-12 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Ad Astra Alternative Academy
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Reno County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Reno County, KS include Prairie Hills Middle School, Haven Middle School and Reno Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Reno County?
14 public middle schools are located in Reno County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reno County?
Reno County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Reno County are often viewed compared to one another?

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