For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 363 students in Wayne County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MO are Greenville Jr. High School and Clearwater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenville Jr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
178 Walnut St
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MO include Greenville Jr. High School and Clearwater Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
2 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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