For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 870 students in Gasconade County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gasconade County, MO are Hermann Middle School, Owensville Middle School and Maries Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gasconade County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Gasconade County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gasconade County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermann Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
164 Blue Pride Dr
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3121
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3121
Gr: 4-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Owensville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Maries Co. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Main
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Gasconade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 536
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gasconade County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gasconade County, MO include Hermann Middle School, Owensville Middle School and Maries Co. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gasconade County?
3 public middle schools are located in Gasconade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gasconade County?
Gasconade 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 31% (majority Black).
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