For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 587 students in Rice County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS are Chase High School, Little River Junior High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rice County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chase High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 8-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Little River Junior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 7-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 Ash
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Gr: PK-7 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, KS include Chase High School, Little River Junior High School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rice County?
5 public middle schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rice County include: Chase High School vs. Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School, Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School vs. Chase High School
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