For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 648 students in Mississippi County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mississippi County, MO are Charleston High School and East Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mississippi County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mississippi County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Washington Street
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Gr: 5-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mississippi County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mississippi County, MO include Charleston High School and East Prairie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mississippi County?
3 public middle schools are located in Mississippi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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