For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 9,529 students in Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, MO are Cherokee Middle School, Pershing Middle School and Hickory Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Springfield, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 E Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 W Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Greene Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Jarrett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-6600
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Pipkin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6000
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Westport Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 S. Golden Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
3990 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4055
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4055
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
918 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 895-6832
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 895-6832
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1631 W Bennett
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 895-6240
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 895-6240
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
205 Park Central East Ste 203
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 616-3159
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 616-3159
Gr: K-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
601 N National Ave #102
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
3992 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4050
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4050
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Springfield, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1126 N Broadway
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Greene Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1601 East Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Storefront School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
940 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Gr: 3-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, MO include Cherokee Middle School, Pershing Middle School and Hickory Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Springfield?
19 public middle schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Springfield include: Pipkin Middle School vs. Jarrett Middle School, Pleasant View Middle School vs. Reed Middle School, Jarrett Middle School vs. Pipkin Middle School
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