Top 5 Best Vernon County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 822 students in Vernon County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO are Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v Sch. and Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Vernon County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland R-v Sch.
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #44.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Bronaugh High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Vernon County, MO

Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO include Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v Sch. and Sheldon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vernon County, MO?
6 public middle schools are located in Vernon County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County, MO?
Vernon County, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).

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