For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,947 students in Pettis County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pettis County, MO are Northwest High School, E W Thompson and Green Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pettis County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pettis County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Pettis County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
E W Thompson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Green Ridge High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Smith Cotton Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Smithton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
La Monte High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Pettis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Gr: 6-12
E W Thompson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
505 S. Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Gr: 5-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pettis County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pettis County, MO include Northwest High School, E W Thompson and Green Ridge High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pettis County?
7 public middle schools are located in Pettis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County?
Pettis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Pettis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pettis County include: La Monte High School vs. Northwest High School, Smithton High School vs. Green Ridge High School, Northwest High School vs. Green Ridge High School
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