For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 682 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, MO are Lathrop Middle School, Cameron Veterans Middle School and Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lathrop Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Mo Correctional Center
Alternative School
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, MO include Lathrop Middle School, Cameron Veterans Middle School and Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton County?
4 public middle schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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