For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 608 students in Sikeston, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sikeston, MO are New Dawn School, Scott Co. Central High School and Sikeston Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sikeston, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sikeston, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Sikeston Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Sikeston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sikeston, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sikeston, MO include New Dawn School, Scott Co. Central High School and Sikeston Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sikeston?
4 public middle schools are located in Sikeston.
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston?
Sikeston public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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