For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 310 students in Charleston, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Charleston, MO is Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Charleston, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Gr: 7-12
Charleston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Charleston, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Charleston, MO include Charleston High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Charleston?
2 public middle schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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