Top 10 Best Buchanan County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 2,601 students in Buchanan County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, MO are East Buchanan Middle School, Mid-buchanan Sr. High School and Bode Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Buchanan County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 County Park Rd N
Easton, MO 64443
(816) 473-2451
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3221 Se State Rte H
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Bode Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 N Noyes Blvd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Grades: 7-8
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Main St
De Kalb, MO 64440
(816) 685-3211
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Robidoux Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4212 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3227 Olive
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Grades: 7-8
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Garden Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5802 S 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
Helen M Davis School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Scott St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt. Resource Ctr.
3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Buchanan Co. Academy
4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5910 Mitchell Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Recept/diag Corr Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Region Treatment Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buchanan County, MO

Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
2509 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Helen M Davis (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2900 Scott Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Grades: Inquire with school
| 72 students
1520 N Second St
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
1909 S Twelfth St
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
1415 N 26th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
1211 N 18th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, MO include East Buchanan Middle School, Mid-buchanan Sr. High School and Bode Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buchanan County, MO?
13 public middle schools are located in Buchanan County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County, MO?
Buchanan County, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).

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