For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 112 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 40%), 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 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cardwell, MO (2026)
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 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 32% (majority Black).
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