For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 578 students in Pike County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO are Boncl Elementary School, Bowling Green Middle School and Louisiana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boncl Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Louisiana Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 E Maple
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Lillian Schaper (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
902 Independence Dr Box 86
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO include Boncl Elementary School, Bowling Green Middle School and Louisiana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
5 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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