For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,009 students in Johnson County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, MO are Shawnee Elementary School, Knob Noster Middle School and Warrensburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11913 N Highway 13
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 885-3620
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 885-3620
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Knob Noster Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Warrensburg Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 E Gay St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #44.
Holden Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle Dr
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-4125
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-4125
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Leeton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #66.
Crest Ridge High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Kingsville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #88.
Chilhowee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
301 West Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Grades: PK
| 40 students
415 East Clark
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Grades: K
| 270 students
Warrensburg Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
438 E Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, MO include Shawnee Elementary School, Knob Noster Middle School and Warrensburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnson County?
8 public middle schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Johnson County include: Knob Noster Middle School vs. Warrensburg Middle School, Warrensburg Middle School vs. Knob Noster Middle School, Chilhowee High School vs. Crest Ridge High School
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