For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 782 students in Ozark County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ozark County, MO are Gainesville High School, Thornfield Elementary School and Bakersfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Ozark County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Ozark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Thornfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 County Road 855
Thornfield, MO 65762
(417) 265-3212
Thornfield, MO 65762
(417) 265-3212
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 State Hwy O
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Dora High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Lutie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ozark County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ozark County, MO include Gainesville High School, Thornfield Elementary School and Bakersfield High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ozark County?
5 public middle schools are located in Ozark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark County?
Ozark County 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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