Best Vandalia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 248 students in Vandalia, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Vandalia, MO is Van-far Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Vandalia, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vandalia, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vandalia, MO include Van-far Jr./sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vandalia?
4 public middle schools are located in Vandalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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