For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 397 students in Atchison County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, MO are Rock Port High School, Fairfax High School and Tarkio Jh And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Atchison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Port High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Nebraska St
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6296
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6296
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Fairfax High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Tarkio Jh And High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 S Eleventh St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison County, MO include Rock Port High School, Fairfax High School and Tarkio Jh And High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Atchison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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