For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 419 students in Dade County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville Sr. High School, Greenfield High School and Lockwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dade County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dadeville Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 W College
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5328
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5328
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Gr: 7-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Everton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Dade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 School Street
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dade County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville Sr. High School, Greenfield High School and Lockwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dade County?
5 public middle schools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dade County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dade County include: Dadeville Sr. High School vs. Greenfield High School, Everton High School vs. Greenfield High School, Greenfield High School vs. Everton High School
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