For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 281 students in Alton, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Alton, MO is Alton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alton, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Alton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Alton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215
Gr: 6-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alton, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alton, MO include Alton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alton?
1 public middle schools are located in Alton.
What is the racial composition of students in Alton?
Alton public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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