For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,413 students in Bates County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bates County, MO are Hume High School, Rich Hill High School and Adrian Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bates County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Bates County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Bates County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hume High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rich Hill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 N Third
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Adrian Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Miami High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7638 Nw State Route J
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Butler High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Gr: 6-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Drexel High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bates County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bates County, MO include Hume High School, Rich Hill High School and Adrian Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bates County?
8 public middle schools are located in Bates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bates County?
Bates County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Bates County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bates County include: Adrian Sr. High School vs. Butler High School, Butler High School vs. Adrian Sr. High School, Rich Hill High School vs. Butler High School
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