Best Howard Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 607 students in Howard, KS.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard, KS are West Elk Schools and West Elk Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Howard, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).