For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,880 students in Howell County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Howell County, MO are Howell Valley Elementary School, Ozark Horizon School and Willow Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Howell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Howell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6461 State Rte Zz
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Horizon School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4036 State Rte K
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1063
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1063
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Grades: PK-8
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Hwy 60 East
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
West Plains Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 612 students
Rank: #88.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10286 State Rte 17
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4849
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4849
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #99.
Junction Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8004 County Rd 3010
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4265
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4265
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Howell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Howell County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Howell County, MO include Howell Valley Elementary School, Ozark Horizon School and Willow Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howell County, MO?
9 public middle schools are located in Howell County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell County, MO?
Howell County, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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