For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 3,468 students in Franklin County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, MO are Spring Bluff Elementary School, Franklin Co. Elementary School and New Haven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9374 Hwy 185
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Grades: K-8
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Co. Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3128 Hwy Y
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2414
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2414
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
New Haven Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Park Dr
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2900
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2900
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
Rank: #55.
Lonedell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7466 Hwy Ff
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Rank: #77.
Strain-japan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4640 Hwy H
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Rank: #88.
Union Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 W End
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #99.
St. Clair Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #1010.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1156 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverbend School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1212.
Autumn Hill School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Autumn Hill Dr
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Missouri Eastern Corr Center
Alternative School
18701 Old Hwy 66 Route 1
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Autumn Hill (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Independence Drive
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Grades: Inquire with school
| 28 students
1 Clark Ave
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-6997
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-6997
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
100 W Fifth St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
2001 W Osage
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, MO include Spring Bluff Elementary School, Franklin Co. Elementary School and New Haven Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
13 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Washington Middle School vs. Union Middle School, Union Middle School vs. Washington Middle School, St. Clair Jr. High School vs. Lonedell Elementary School
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