For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 195 students in Center, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Center, MO is Mark Twain Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Center have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Center, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Jr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Center, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 E Hawkins
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Center, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Center, MO include Mark Twain Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Center?
1 public middle schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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