For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 430 students in Eldon, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eldon, MO are Dogwood Hills School and Eldon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Eldon, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dogwood Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Eldon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Eldon, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eldon, MO include Dogwood Hills School and Eldon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eldon?
2 public middle schools are located in Eldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon?
Eldon public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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