For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 226 students in Knox County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Knox County, MO is Knox Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knox Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Gr: 6-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, MO include Knox Co. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County?
1 public middle schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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