For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 117 students in Essex, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Essex, MO is Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Essex have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Essex, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Essex, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Essex, MO include Richland High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Essex?
1 public middle schools are located in Essex.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex?
Essex public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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