For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 578 students in Pike County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO are Boncl Elementary School, Bowling Green Middle School and Lillian Schaper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Pike County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boncl Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Louisiana Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO include Boncl Elementary School, Bowling Green Middle School and Lillian Schaper School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
5 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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