For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 875 students in Crawford County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, MO are Bourbon Middle School, Cuba Middle School and Steelville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Crawford County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bourbon Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
363 Jost Street
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-4424
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-4424
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Pride Dr
Cuba, MO 65453
(573) 885-2534
Cuba, MO 65453
(573) 885-2534
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Steelville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Main St
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2176
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2176
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, MO include Bourbon Middle School, Cuba Middle School and Steelville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crawford County?
3 public middle schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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