Top 5 Best Scott County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,799 students in Scott County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MO are Oran High School, Kelso Elementary School and Scott City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Scott County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oran High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Kelso Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Scott City Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2139
Grades: 5-8
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Scott Co. Central High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
7th And 8th Grade Ctr.
Math: 33% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Grades: 7-8
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
517 W Yoakum Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Scott Co. Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #88.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Hope Ctr.
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scott County, MO

Scott County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Grades: K-4
| 186 students
New Dawn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Grades: 5
| 270 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MO include Oran High School, Kelso Elementary School and Scott City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County, MO?
9 public middle schools are located in Scott County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, MO?
Scott County, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).

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