For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,682 students in Cass County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MO are Briarwood School, East Lynne Elementary School and Raymore-peculiar South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
East Lynne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24706 S State Rte K
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Archie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 W State Rte A
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Grades: 6-12
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Raymore-peculiar East Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17509 E. State Route 58
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #66.
Harrisonville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Highland
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Myrtle
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Grades: 7-8
| 342 students
Rank: #88.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 620 students
Rank: #99.
Midway High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
608 W State Rte E
Strasburg, MO 64090
(816) 680-3333
Strasburg, MO 64090
(816) 680-3333
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Briarwood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1801 South James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
21001 South School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
11706 E 211th St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Grades: 7-8
| 723 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MO include Briarwood School, East Lynne Elementary School and Raymore-peculiar South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
11 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cass County include: Raymore-peculiar East Middle School vs. Belton Middle School, Belton Middle School vs. Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, Raymore-peculiar East Middle School vs. Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
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