For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 486 students in Harrison County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, MO are North Harrison High School, South Harrison Middle School and Gilman City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Harrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Harrison High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Gilman City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Cainsville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Ridgeway High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
1401 Daily Rd
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, MO include North Harrison High School, South Harrison Middle School and Gilman City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison County?
6 public middle schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
School Vouchers 2026: Updated Pros and Cons
Explore school vouchers in 2026, including updated pros, cons, policy changes, and what families should know before choosing.
Education Funding in America (2026 Update)
A 2026 update on education funding in America, including federal, state, and local trends, equity gaps, and what parents should know.
What It Takes to Run a Public School Day-to-Day
Explore what it takes to run a public school daily, from leadership and staffing to budgeting, safety, and student support systems.