For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,919 students in Barry County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO are Oakview School, Monett Middle School and Shell Knob Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Barry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Linden St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Monett Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 David Sippy Drive
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Shell Knob Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Wheaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Cassville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3136
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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%
Rank: #77.
Purdy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Exeter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Locust St
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-2922
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-2922
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO include Oakview School, Monett Middle School and Shell Knob Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barry County?
8 public middle schools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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