Best Wayne County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 363 students in Wayne County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MO are Greenville Jr. High School and Clearwater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenville Jr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Walnut St
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MO include Greenville Jr. High School and Clearwater Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
2 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne 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 31% (majority Black).

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