For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,585 students in Lafayette County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MO are Concordia High School, Rolling Meadow School and Odessa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lafayette County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concordia High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 Sw 11th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Odessa Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 N Chiefs
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Wellington-napoleon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
109 W Kelling Ave
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MO include Concordia High School, Rolling Meadow School and Odessa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette County?
8 public middle schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lafayette County include: Wellington-napoleon High School vs. Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe High School vs. Wellington-napoleon High School, Concordia High School vs. Santa Fe High School
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