For the 2025 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, Crowley Ridge School and Bernie 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 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Puxico Jr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Bloomfield Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Grades: 5-8
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Advance High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Bell City High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Grades: 7-12
| 105 students
Rank: #88.
T. S. Hill Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Center
Alternative School
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2159
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2159
Grades: 2-12
| 12 students
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, Crowley Ridge School and Bernie 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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