For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 419 students in Monroe County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MO are Middle Grove Elementary School, Holliday C-2 School District and Monroe City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11476 Rte M
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Holliday C-2 School District
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Curtright St
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Paris Jr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25678 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Madison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MO include Middle Grove Elementary School, Holliday C-2 School District and Monroe City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
5 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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