For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 176 students in Tarkio, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Tarkio, MO is Tarkio Jh And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarkio, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Tarkio have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Tarkio, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarkio Jh And High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 S Eleventh St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Tarkio, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tarkio, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tarkio, MO include Tarkio Jh And High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tarkio?
1 public middle schools are located in Tarkio.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarkio?
Tarkio 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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