For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,129 students in Benton County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MO are Lincoln High School, Cole Camp Middle School and Cole Camp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Cole Camp Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Cole Camp High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
John Boise Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MO include Lincoln High School, Cole Camp Middle School and Cole Camp High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
4 public middle schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton 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 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Benton County include: Lincoln High School vs. Cole Camp High School, Cole Camp High School vs. Lincoln High School
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