For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,755 students in Joplin, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Joplin, MO are College View School, South Middle School and North 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 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Joplin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Joplin, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College View School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
North Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
East Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 North Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Joplin?
5 public middle schools are located in Joplin.
What is the racial composition of students in Joplin?
Joplin public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Joplin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Joplin include: North Middle School vs. South Middle School, East Middle School vs. South Middle School, South Middle School vs. North Middle School
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