For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 762 students in Macon County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, MO are Macon Co. High School, Macon Middle School and Atlanta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Macon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon Co. High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Bevier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Callao Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 Pine Street
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 402-0190
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 402-0190
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
La Plata High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
600 S. Atterberry Street
Atlanta, MO 63530
(314) 315-4554
Atlanta, MO 63530
(314) 315-4554
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, MO include Macon Co. High School, Macon Middle School and Atlanta High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Macon County?
7 public middle schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Macon County include: Atlanta High School vs. La Plata High School, La Plata High School vs. Atlanta High School
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