For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 508 students in Carroll County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, MO are Tina-avalon High School, Bosworth High School and Hale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Carroll 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tina-avalon High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11896 Hwy 65
Tina, MO 64682
(660) 622-4212
Tina, MO 64682
(660) 622-4212
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Bosworth High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Eldridge St
Bosworth, MO 64623
(660) 534-7311
Bosworth, MO 64623
(660) 534-7311
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hale High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 Main St
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Norborne High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Pirate Ln
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3319
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3319
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ninth Street
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 N Jefferson
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Gr: K-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
300 E Ninth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
18760 Cardinal Rd
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
18760 Cardinal Rd
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, MO include Tina-avalon High School, Bosworth High School and Hale High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carroll County?
5 public middle schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll 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 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carroll County include: Bosworth High School vs. Norborne High School, Norborne High School vs. Bosworth High School, Bosworth High School vs. Hale High School
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