For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 842 students in 63901, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 63901, MO are Poplar Bluff Jr. High School and Shady Grove School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 63901 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 63901, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63901, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 N Westwood
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-5602
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-5602
Gr: 7-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Shady Grove School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
9200 Sierra Osage Circle
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
9400 Sears Ln
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Gr: 5-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 63901, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 63901, MO include Poplar Bluff Jr. High School and Shady Grove School.
How many public middle schools are located in 63901?
4 public middle schools are located in 63901.
What is the racial composition of students in 63901?
63901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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