For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,019 students in Laclede County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laclede County, MO are Gasconade Elementary School, Conway High Schools and Lebanon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laclede County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Laclede County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Laclede County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gasconade Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32959 Hwy 32
Falcon, MO 65470
(417) 532-4821
Falcon, MO 65470
(417) 532-4821
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Conway High Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
726 W Jefferson Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2941
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2941
Gr: 7-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Buzz Pride Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Joel E. Barber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16050 Hwy Kk
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Stoutland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7584 State Road T
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Education Center
Alternative School
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Gr: 7-12
Laclede County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
726 W Jefferson Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-8147
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-8147
Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Gr: 6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
7584 State Road T
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Laclede County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laclede County, MO include Gasconade Elementary School, Conway High Schools and Lebanon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laclede County?
6 public middle schools are located in Laclede County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laclede County?
Laclede County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Laclede County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Laclede County include: Stoutland High School vs. Conway High Schools, Conway High Schools vs. Stoutland High School
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