For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 978 students in Stone County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stone County, MO are Hurley High School, Blue Eye Middle School and Reeds Spring Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Stone County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Holt Spring Rd
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Blue Eye Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Reeds Spring Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Morrill Lane
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Gr: 7-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Crane High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Galena High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30925 State Hwy 413
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Stone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Gr: 5-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
New Horizons Alternative (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
20277 State Hwy 413
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Gr: 6-12
Tri-lakes Specl. Educ. Coop. (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
658 State Hwy Ee
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4166
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4166
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stone County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stone County, MO include Hurley High School, Blue Eye Middle School and Reeds Spring Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stone County?
5 public middle schools are located in Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Stone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Stone County include: Crane High School vs. Galena High School, Galena High School vs. Crane High School
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