For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 103 students in Cardwell, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Cardwell, MO is Southland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardwell, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cardwell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cardwell, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cardwell, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cardwell, MO include Southland High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cardwell?
1 public middle schools are located in Cardwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Cardwell?
Cardwell public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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