For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 186 students in Washburn, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Washburn, MO is Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Washburn have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Washburn, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washburn, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washburn, MO include Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washburn?
1 public middle schools are located in Washburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn?
Washburn public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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