Top 5 Best Joplin Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,784 students in Joplin, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Joplin, MO are College View School, South Middle School and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joplin, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Joplin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Joplin, MO Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College View School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
East Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
North Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway School
1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Joplin, Missouri

Joplin, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
College View (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1101 North Goetz Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Po Box 128
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,921 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Joplin, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Joplin, MO include College View School, South Middle School and East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Joplin, MO?
5 public middle schools are located in Joplin, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Joplin, MO?
Joplin, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).

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