For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,580 students in Christian County, MO. The top ranked public middle schools in Christian County, MO are Nixa Junior High School, Ozark Jr. High School and Sparta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Christian County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixa Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1109 W Jackson
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-4701
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-4701
Grades: 7-8
| 981 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Grades: 5-8
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Chadwick High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
Billings Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
118 W Mt Vernon
Billings, MO 65610
(417) 744-2551
Billings, MO 65610
(417) 744-2551
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Clever Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 S Public Ave.
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #77.
Spokane Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Spokane Rd
Spokane, MO 65754
(417) 443-3506
Spokane, MO 65754
(417) 443-3506
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Christian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
401 West Inman Rd
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4820
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4820
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
103 South Public Ave
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Grades: 4-5
| 185 students
312 North Market St
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 875-5600
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 875-5600
Grades: K-4
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Christian County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Christian County, MO include Nixa Junior High School, Ozark Jr. High School and Sparta Middle School. Christian County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in Christian County?
7 public middle schools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Christian County include: Chadwick High School vs. Billings Sr. High School
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