For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,408 students in Lincoln County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MO are Troy South Middle School, Silex High School and Ida Cannon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Silex High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3914 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
198 Avery Ln
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MO include Troy South Middle School, Silex High School and Ida Cannon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Troy South Middle School vs. Troy Middle School, Troy Middle School vs. Troy South Middle School
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