For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 253 students in Richland, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland, MO are Richland High School and Swedeborg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Richland, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Richland, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richland, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland, MO include Richland High School and Swedeborg Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland?
2 public middle schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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