For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,364 students in 65536, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65536, MO are Lebanon Middle School and Joel E. Barber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65536 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65536, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65536, MO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Buzz Pride Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Joel E. Barber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16050 Hwy Kk
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Education Center
Alternative School
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Gr: 7-12
65536, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Gr: 6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 65536, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65536, MO include Lebanon Middle School and Joel E. Barber Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65536?
3 public middle schools are located in 65536.
What is the racial composition of students in 65536?
65536 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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