For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 529 students in Nevada, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nevada, MO are Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Nevada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nevada, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Nevada, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nevada, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nevada, MO include Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Nevada Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nevada?
3 public middle schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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