For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 365 students in Hickory County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hickory County, MO are Weaubleau High School, Wheatland High School and Hermitage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickory County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hickory County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Hickory County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weaubleau High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Hermitage Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Hickory County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hickory County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hickory County, MO include Weaubleau High School, Wheatland High School and Hermitage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hickory County?
3 public middle schools are located in Hickory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory County?
Hickory County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Hickory County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hickory County include: Weaubleau High School vs. Wheatland High School, Wheatland High School vs. Weaubleau High School
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