For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,633 students in Lafayette County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MO are Concordia High School, Odessa Middle School and Rolling Meadow 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 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lafayette County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concordia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Sw 11th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Odessa Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 N Chiefs
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Wellington-napoleon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 W Kelling Ave
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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, Odessa Middle School and Rolling Meadow School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette County, MO?
8 public middle schools are located in Lafayette County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County, MO?
Lafayette County, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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