For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,468 students in Stoddard County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stoddard County, MO are Richland High School, Advance High School and Puxico Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoddard County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Stoddard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Stoddard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Advance High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Puxico Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Crowley Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Nina St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Bernie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
516 W Main
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5334
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5334
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Bloomfield Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Gr: 5-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Bell City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
T. S. Hill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Center
Alternative School
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2159
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2159
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stoddard County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stoddard County, MO include Richland High School, Advance High School and Puxico Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stoddard County?
9 public middle schools are located in Stoddard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stoddard County?
Stoddard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Stoddard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Stoddard County include: Bell City High School vs. Advance High School, Bernie High School vs. Advance High School, Advance High School vs. Bell City High School
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