For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,649 students in Pulaski County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, MO are Waynesville Middle School, Richland High School and Swedeborg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pulaski County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Historic 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2550
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2550
Gr: 7-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Dixon Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 E. 5th Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Crocker High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Commercial
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Gr: K-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6824 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
8478 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Gr: K-5
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 26%
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Gr: 7-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
7075 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Gr: 2-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, MO include Waynesville Middle School, Richland High School and Swedeborg Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pulaski County?
7 public middle schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pulaski County include: Waynesville Middle School vs. Dixon Middle School, Dixon Middle School vs. Waynesville Middle School
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