For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 166 students in Clarkton, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarkton, MO are Bootheel School and Clarkton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkton, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarkton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clarkton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bootheel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Clarkton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clarkton, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarkton, MO include Bootheel School and Clarkton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarkton?
2 public middle schools are located in Clarkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkton?
Clarkton public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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