For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,129 students in Benton County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MO are Lincoln High School, Cole Camp High School and John Boise Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cole Camp High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
John Boise Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MO include Lincoln High School, Cole Camp High School and John Boise Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
4 public middle schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Benton County include: Cole Camp High School vs. Lincoln High School, Lincoln High School vs. Cole Camp High School
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