For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 985 students in Miller County, MO. The top-ranked public middle schools in Miller County, MO are St. Elizabeth High School, Dogwood Hills School and Eldon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miller County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Miller County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Miller County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elizabeth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Dogwood Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Eldon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Iberia High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Pemberton Dr
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-2228
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Miller Co. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Miller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dogwood Hills (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Miller County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Miller County, MO include St. Elizabeth High School, Dogwood Hills School and Eldon Middle School. Miller County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in Miller County?
5 public middle schools are located in Miller County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County?
Miller County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Miller County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Miller County include: Iberia High School vs. Dogwood Hills School, Dogwood Hills School vs. Iberia High School
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