For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,957 students in Pettis County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pettis County, MO are Northwest High School, E W Thompson School and Smith Cotton Junior 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 44% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Pettis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pettis County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
E W Thompson School
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
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Cotton Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #44.
Green Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Smithton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: #77.
La Monte High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Pettis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
505 S. Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
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 School and Smith Cotton Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pettis County, MO?
7 public middle schools are located in Pettis County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County, MO?
Pettis County, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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