For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,836 students in Cole County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cole County, MO are Blair Oaks Middle School, Russellville High School and Eugene High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cole County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cole County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cole County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Russellville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Eugene High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14803 Hwy 17
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4001
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4001
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Riverside Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Lewis And Clark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Lewis And Clark Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Algoa Correctional Center
Alternative School
8501 No More Victims Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Gr: 7-12
Cole County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
H Kenneth Kirchner (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1403 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
501 East Miller St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Gr: 9 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
812 St Mary's Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Gr: PK | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
812 St Marys Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cole County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cole County, MO include Blair Oaks Middle School, Russellville High School and Eugene High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cole County?
9 public middle schools are located in Cole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cole County?
Cole County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cole County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cole County include: Russellville High School vs. Eugene High School, Eugene High School vs. Russellville High School
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