For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 898 students in Oregon County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oregon County, MO are Thayer Sr. High School, Koshkonong Elementary School and Couch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oregon County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Oregon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Oregon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Koshkonong Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
School St
Koshkonong, MO 65692
(417) 867-5601
Koshkonong, MO 65692
(417) 867-5601
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Couch High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Alton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215
Gr: 6-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oregon County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oregon County, MO include Thayer Sr. High School, Koshkonong Elementary School and Couch High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oregon County?
4 public middle schools are located in Oregon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon County?
Oregon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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