For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,092 students in Kearney, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kearney, MO are Kearney Jr. High School and Kearney Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Kearney, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kearney Jr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Campus St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Grades: 8-9
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Grades: 6-7
| 558 students
Kearney, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2215 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kearney, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kearney, MO include Kearney Jr. High School and Kearney Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kearney?
2 public middle schools are located in Kearney.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney?
Kearney public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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