For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 945 students in Ray County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ray County, MO are Lawson Middle School, Hardin-central High School and Richmond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ray County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Ray County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ray County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin-central High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Grades: 7-12
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Wellington St
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Orrick High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kirkham
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3327
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3327
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
25610 Park Rd North
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 781-8786
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 781-8786
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ray County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ray County, MO include Lawson Middle School, Hardin-central High School and Richmond Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ray County?
5 public middle schools are located in Ray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ray County?
Ray County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ray County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ray County include: Orrick High School vs. Hardin-central High School, Hardin-central High School vs. Orrick High School
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