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Best Public Middle Schools in Greene County (2026)
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Best Greene County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 12,113 students in Greene County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greene County, MO are Cherokee Middle School, Walnut Grove High School and Republic Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Greene County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
420 E Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Republic Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
#1 Tiger Drive
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ash Grove High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 N Maple Ln
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2330
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Strafford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Gr: 5-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Fair Grove Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 N Main St
Fair Grove, MO 65648
(417) 759-2556
Gr: 5-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Willard Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Miller Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588
Gr: 7-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3325 W Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Greene Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Jarrett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
840 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Pleasant Hope Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Mccurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-7701
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1717.
Pipkin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Westport Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 S. Golden Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
3990 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4055
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Datema House
918 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 895-6832
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel School
1631 W Bennett
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 895-6240
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moca-s
205 Park Central East Ste 203
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 616-3159
Gr: K-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Mocap Attendance Center
601 N National Ave #102
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Phelps Gifted Center
934 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-3300
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wilson Creek Group Home
3992 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4050
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Greene County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greene County, MO include Cherokee Middle School, Walnut Grove High School and Republic Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Greene County?
27 public middle schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?

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