For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,311 students in Camden County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Camden County, MO are Osage Middle School, Camdenton Middle School and Climax Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Camden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
635 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Camdenton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Gr: 7-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Climax Springs High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Macks Creek High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Camden County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Camden County, MO include Osage Middle School, Camdenton Middle School and Climax Springs High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Camden County?
5 public middle schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Camden County include: Camdenton Middle School vs. Osage Middle School, Osage Middle School vs. Camdenton Middle School, Macks Creek High School vs. Climax Springs High School
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