For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 542 students in Howard County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, MO are New Franklin Middle-high, Wm. N. Clark Middle School and Glasgow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Franklin Middle-high
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, MO include New Franklin Middle-high, Wm. N. Clark Middle School and Glasgow High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard County?
3 public middle schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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